Will There Be a Conjuring 5? The Future of the Franchise Explained

The Conjuring franchise has haunted theaters since 2013, weaving real-life paranormal cases into a chilling cinematic universe. With the release of The Conjuring: Last Rites in September 2025, fans are left wondering: is this truly the end, or just the beginning of a new chapter?

James Wan, the mastermind behind the franchise, confirmed that Last Rites was designed as the “finale” for Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story. Director Michael Chaves echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of ending the couple’s journey “on our own terms.” Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who portrayed the Warrens across four films, have publicly said their goodbyes, calling their partnership “a match made in heaven.”

But horror franchises rarely stay buried.

🧩 Last Rites subtly plants seeds for the future. Judy Warren (played by Mia Tomlinson) and her boyfriend Tony Spera (Ben Hardy) emerge as spiritual successors. Judy inherits her mother’s psychic abilities, while Tony earns Ed’s trust and is handed the keys to the Warrens’ infamous artifact room—a symbolic passing of the torch. These final scenes suggest that while Ed and Lorraine’s chapter is closed, the book of the Conjuring Universe is still being written.

📽️ New Line Cinema has described Last Rites as the conclusion of “Phase One,” leaving “Phase Two” open-ended. This phrasing has sparked speculation about spin-offs, prequels, or even a soft reboot centered on Judy and Tony. Whether audiences embrace this new duo could determine the franchise’s next direction.

👻 So, will there be a Conjuring 5? Not in the traditional sense. But the franchise is poised to evolve—possibly under a new title, with fresh hauntings and a new generation of ghost hunters. The spirit of The Conjuring lives on, even if the Warrens have stepped into the shadows.