Lagatar24 Desk
The Conjuring: Last Rites opened with impressive numbers, outperforming Bollywood big releases Baaghi 4and The Bengal Files at the box office. The ninth and final film in Phase One of The Conjuring Universe, it has become the franchise’s strongest debut yet.
Record-Breaking Numbers in the US and Globally
The horror film grossed $8.5 million from Thursday previews in the US — the best ever for the franchise. On Friday, it added $30 million, with projections now exceeding $65–70 million for the opening weekend, almost double the studio’s estimates. Globally, the film is expected to rake in around $115 million across 60 markets. Made on a budget of $55 million (excluding promotions), early returns signal a major success for Warner Bros. and New Line.
India Box Office Performance
In India, The Conjuring: Last Rites stunned with pre-sales of 2.27 lakh tickets through major chains, setting a 2025 record and overtaking Chhaava (2.23 lakh). The film earned around ₹18 crore net on day one across languages, with English IMAX and 4DX screenings hitting near-full capacity in metros like Hyderabad. Hindi 4DX shows also performed strongly at 91% occupancy. Regional language releases in Tamil and Telugu further boosted collections.
Baaghi 4 Struggles to Compete
In contrast, Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4 managed only ₹12 crore on opening day, with a modest 28.32% occupancy for Hindi shows. The numbers fell below expectations, especially when compared to earlier franchise entries — Baaghi 3 (₹17.5 crore) and Baaghi 2 (₹25 crore). Despite star power and action-heavy promotions, the film was overshadowed by the global horror juggernaut.
Why The Conjuring Worked
Directed by Michael Chaves, the film explores the Warrens’ final paranormal case inspired by the Smurl family haunting. With Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson returning for their last outing as Lorraine and Ed Warren, and producers James Wan and Peter Safran backing it, The Conjuring: Last Rites closed Phase One of the franchise on a high note. The film’s mix of horror, nostalgia, and strong global buzz clearly gave it the edge.
