The Conjuring: Last Rites is the forthcoming installment in the acclaimed Conjuring Universe, scheduled for release on September 5, 2025. Directed by Michael Chaves, this film marks the final chapter featuring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Set in 1986, the narrative follows the Warrens as they come out of retirement to confront one of their most harrowing cases: the haunting of the Smurl family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania .

The Smurl family’s ordeal began in 1973 when Jack and Janet Smurl moved into a duplex home. Over the years, they reported a series of disturbing phenomena, including foul odors, unexplained noises, and physical assaults by an unseen force. The situation escalated to claims of sexual assaults by a demonic entity. Despite multiple attempts to seek help, including consultations with clergy and paranormal experts, the family continued to experience these terrifying events .

In 1986, the Warrens were called upon to investigate the Smurl haunting. Ed Warren described the entity as a powerful demon that resisted exorcism efforts, allegedly leaving messages and causing physical disturbances within the home. The case garnered significant media attention, leading to public debates about the legitimacy of the family’s claims. Skeptics suggested psychological explanations, while supporters pointed to the consistency of the Smurls’ experiences over time .

The Conjuring: Last Rites aims to delve deep into this chilling case, exploring the psychological and supernatural elements that plagued the Smurl family. With a focus on the emotional toll of such hauntings, the film promises to provide a gripping conclusion to the Warrens’ cinematic journey, blending documented events with the franchise’s signature horror storytelling.