Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Why "Conjuring" Franchise Is Ending, Says Director
The "Conjuring" movie series is coming to an end, according to director Michael Chaves.
He felt it was the right time to stop the franchise at its peak, and he wanted to give a scary and memorable final chapter.
The last movie, "The Conjuring: Last Rites," is being directed by him and will be a darker, more intense experience.
Though the story is set in Pennsylvania, the movie was filmed in England.
Chaves hopes the ending will be satisfying for fans, with a strong conclusion to the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Filmmaker Michael Chaves believes it is time to end "The Conjuring" franchise.
Chaves is directing the final film, "The Conjuring: Last Rites".
Chaves aimed for a darker and more terrifying conclusion.
The film was shot in England, despite the story's Pennsylvania setting.
Chaves believes the ending will be a "gut punch" and a great conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren's story.
- Who
- Filmmaker Michael Chaves is ending the franchise.
- What
- The Conjuring franchise is ending with "The Conjuring: Last Rites".
- When
- The announcement was made on August 17, 2025.
- Where
- The movie was filmed in England.
- Why
- Chaves and others felt it was time to end on a high note, to conclude Ed and Lorraine Warren's story.
- Director
- Michael Chaves
- Final Film Title
- The Conjuring: Last Rites
- Starring
- Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga
- Setting
- Pennsylvania (story), England (filming)
- Aim
- Darker, more terrifying conclusion