The Conjuring: Last Rites is poised to make history as India’s biggest horror film opening ever! With extraordinary advance bookings and record-breaking pre-sales, the final chapter starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson is already being hailed as a guaranteed blockbuster before its September 5, 2025 release.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Box Office Numbers That Spell BLOCKBUSTER
| Metric | The Conjuring: Last Rites | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Day Prediction | ₹13-15 crore nett | Biggest ever for straight horror |
| Screen Count | ~2,200 screens | Wide Warner Bros release |
| Advance Tickets (Top 3 chains) | 2,00,000+ tickets | Higher than MI: Final Reckoning |
| Weekend Pre-sales | 3,00,000 tickets | Blockbuster territory |
| Runtime | 2 hours 15 minutes | CBFC A-certificate |
| Saturday Bookings | 87,000 tickets | Strong weekend momentum |
| Sunday Bookings | 60,000 tickets | Sustained interest |
Record-Breaking Advance Bookings
The numbers don’t lie – The Conjuring: Last Rites is already a phenomenon! The distributor, Warner Brothers India is going wide with The Conjuring: Last Rites in India with a release on about 2200 screens. The advances for The Conjuring opened a while back, and with 8 hours to go, Last Rites has sold 1,50,000 tickets in the top 3 national chains – PVRInox and Cinepolis – and is headed for a closing in the range of 2,00,000 tickets.
To put things to perspective, the pre-sales of The Conjuring: Last Rites will be higher than films like:
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (1.65 lakh tickets)
- Jurassic World: Rebirth (56,000 tickets)
- Fantastic 4 (66,000 tickets)
- F1 (55,000 tickets)
This isn’t just impressive for a horror film – it’s impressive for any Hollywood release in India!
Breaking Horror Cinema Barriers
The first day of The Conjuring: Last Rites is expected to be in the range of Rs 13.00 crore to Rs 15.00 crore nett in India, which is not just the biggest ever for the franchise, but the biggest ever for a straight horror film in the country.
Why This Matters:
- Genre Breakthrough: Horror films typically have limited box office appeal in India
- Franchise Power: The Conjuring universe has built incredible loyalty over the years
- Star Appeal: Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson’s return as the beloved Warrens
- Quality Reputation: Consistent excellence throughout the franchise
Technical Specifications & Release Details
The final instalment of Conjuring franchise, Last Rites is all set to hit the big screen on September 5, 2025 marking the return of Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. The horror film has been certified A – Adults Only by the Central Board of Film Certification with an approved run time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Special Release Features:
- IMAX Premieres: Select midnight shows starting September 4
- Wide Release: 2,200+ screens across India
- Adults Only: A-certificate for mature content
- Premium Formats: IMAX and premium screen availability
For comprehensive coverage of Hollywood releases in India, check out our international box office analysis.
Weekend Projections: Blockbuster Territory
The sales for The Conjuring are encouraging for the entire weekend, as the film has sold 87,000 tickets for Saturday and 60,000 tickets for Sunday. The overall 3-day weekend sale of Conjuring the national chains is around 3,00,000 tickets, which spells nothing but a blockbuster.
What Industry Experts Say:
- Already a HIT before release
- Weekday performance will determine Super Hit or Blockbuster status
- Capacity issues expected due to high demand
- Walk-in potential could push numbers higher
Why The Conjuring Defies Bollywood Logic
There is a scope to go higher depending on walk-ins, but the film will face capacity issues at some point of time, as there is competition and screen division all across the board. Hollywood films are usually high on advance and low on spot, but horror is a rather ‘massy genre’, and hence, The Conjuring could perform different from the other films.
This insight reveals something fascinating about Indian audiences:
- Horror has mass appeal beyond typical Hollywood demographics
- Franchise loyalty transcends language barriers
- Quality storytelling resonates across cultures
- Event film status drives unprecedented interest
FAQs
Q1: What makes The Conjuring: Last Rites’ India box office projections so significant for the horror genre?
The film is expected to achieve the highest opening day collection ever for a straight horror film in India, with projections of ₹13-15 crore nett. This would surpass all previous horror releases and establish new benchmarks for the genre. The advance booking of 2 lakh tickets across major chains before release demonstrates unprecedented audience interest, positioning horror as a commercially viable mainstream genre rather than a niche category.
Q2: How does the advance booking performance of The Conjuring: Last Rites compare to other major Hollywood releases in India?
The Conjuring: Last Rites has significantly outperformed major Hollywood tentpoles in advance sales, selling 1.5 lakh tickets compared to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’s 1.65 lakh tickets, and dramatically exceeding Jurassic World: Rebirth (56,000), Fantastic 4 (66,000), and F1 (55,000). With weekend advance sales reaching 3 lakh tickets, the film is already being classified as a hit before its theatrical release, indicating exceptional market confidence in the horror franchise’s commercial appeal.
