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Horror Rises At The Box Office: The Conjuring Last Rites Scores A Mighty Opening Weekend In India and Worldwide
Mumbai, September 8 - Warner Bros. Pictures' horror franchise that has been sending chills down spines for over a decade is back with a bang. The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by Michael Chaves, opened to massive record-breaking numbers at the global box office, reaffirming the brand's strength among horror fans worldwide. In India, the film grossed over 61 crores ($6.9 million) during its 3-day opening weekend. This makes it by far the biggest debut for a non-Indian horror film and the second-biggest opening weekend ever for a horror film in the country. Multiplex chains in metros saw excellent occupancies, while Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities also contributed significantly to the film's strong numbers. The impressive performance indicates that the horror genre continues to have a loyal following in India, especially when backed by a trusted franchise like The Conjuring. Over the last couple of years, horror films have found success in India, and Last Rites has taken it to another level. Worldwide, The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered a staggering $194 million in its opening frame, which is a record for a horror film, beating 2017's It ($190 million). This includes a phenomenal record $84 million in North America and a record-breaking $110 million from international markets. These numbers not only underline the global appeal of the franchise but also position the film as one of the strongest openers of the year across all genres, not just horror. Mexico was the biggest overseas market for the Last Rites outside the US and Canada, with $13.3 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($8.8 million) and Brazil ($7.7 million). India was the 4th biggest international market for the film, ahead of Indonesia ($5.6 million). Interestingly, the international debut of $104 million of The Last Rites is bigger than any superhero film of 2025. The film is well-positioned for a long and successful run, given its respectable word-of-mouth and the solid foundation of the Conjuring brand. With India showing excellent trending and international markets responding in a big way, The Conjuring: Last Rites is on course to become one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time. Stay tuned...
