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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom carries the final remnants of the now-defunct DC Extended Universe as DC Studios enters a new era, potentially without the eponymous superhero. With Aquaman 3 looking highly unlikely, one of the franchise's top stars is fine with the "ship sailing" in the polarizing film series.

Speaking with Variety, Aquaman franchise actor Patrick Wilson addressed the possibility of a threequel and whether two films were enough to tell its story. Wilson portrayed Orm Marius, the former Ocean Master and Atlantean half-brother of Jason Momoa's titular underwater-loving protagonist, in both Aquaman films. Though Wilson "wouldn't be opposed" to another movie, he doesn't believe there's a suitable narrative to tell for a third entry, specifically when addressing his character's arc.

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It's been 12 years since Ryan Coogler made his startlingly assured feature filmmaking debut with "Fruitvale Station," but he still feels like an unknown quantity as an artist. We know from "Creed" and "Black Panther" that he's got a knack for imbuing franchise movies with uncommon heart, and no shortage of swagger when it comes to staging dynamite action set pieces. But due to circumstances beyond his control (the death of Chadwick Boseman and the Covid-19 pandemic), he's only made one movie over the last seven years. That's a lot of time for a still-young filmmaker (he's 38) to sit on the sidelines, especially one whose oeuvre is curiously light on original movies.

That's not a knock on Coogler at all. Christopher Nolan directed a remake ("Insomnia") and three Batman movies en route to becoming the most prominent and praised studio filmmaker on the planet, so Coogler is in excellent company. But...

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The following contains major spoilers from NCIS: Origins Season 1, Episode 11, "Flight of Icarus," which debuted Monday, Jan. 27 on CBS. It also contains discussion of suicide.

NCIS: Origins Season 1, Episode 11, "Flight of Icarus" is a prime example of what makes the show different -- and in some cases better -- than its long-running predecessor. The novelty of Origins being a prequel has already worn off. It's that the series has a more serious tone than NCIS and is digging more regularly into its characters. While there's still humor, "Flight of Icarus" proves that this program is at its best when it lets go of the franchise formula.

"Flight of Icarus" concerns the death of Captain Cameron Reid, which Mike Franks and his team quickly determine to be a suicide.

It's been over a decade since The Conjuring introduced viewers to a fictionalized version of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Fans will be able to revisit the story when the 2013 horror movie debuts on Max on Feb. 1.

Directed by James Wan from a script by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes, the movie serves as the first entry in The Conjuring universe. Set in 1971, the story follows Roger and Carolyn Perron, who move into an old, secluded farmhouse in Rhode Island. After the family, which includes daughters Andrea, Nancy, Christine, Cindy, April, and their dog, Sadie, discovers a boarded-up cellar in the house, they are plagued by a series of strange incidents.

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On Call not only thrives on realism with its grounded portrayal of police procedures but also on the strength of its strong cast of characters. Reminiscent of gripping cop dramas like David Ayer's End of Watch, Prime Video's On Call has been created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf. The two showrunners put their experience working on legal thriller shows, like Chicago P.D. and Law & Order: Criminal Justice System, on full display by diving deep into the day-to-day snags and challenges faced by two police officers, Traci Harmon and Alex Diaz.

While following a relatively linear storyline, the Dick Wolf police procedural series unfolds at a quick pace by restricting its episodic runtime to around 30 minutes. Although the series sticks to many conventions of the genre, its performances and compelling side-story beats are enough to keep viewers hooked throughout its runtime. Since On Call's cast members play a...

NCIS: Origins Season 1, Episode 6, "Incognito" makes repeated references to being "in a box." It wants to be an episode about how difficult it is for Lala Dominguez to be a woman and an Nis agent in 1991. Unfortunately, that story doesn't play as well in 2024. And underneath that is a much stronger premise that never gets out.

"Incognito" is supposed to be about the murder of a petty officer who had stolen classified material from his office. But the case of the week is largely window dressing, as the episode focuses firstly on Lala's personal struggles, and then on Leroy Jethro Gibbs going undercover for the first time. Only one of these ideas completely gets off the ground. The plot has good intentions, but it doesn't deliver any real results.

NCIS: Origins Season 1, Episode 6 Gives Lala a Tired Dilemma The Show Relies on Another Overused Premise

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NCIS: Origins Season 1, Episode 5, "Last Rites" is still an origin story, but not for Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Instead, it takes a detour to explain a formative case in young Mike Franks' history, giving some further insight into Gibbs' boss and mentor. While the ability to push past Franks' cynical, hardened exterior is welcomed, the killer behind bars plot is overdone and too predictable to be exciting.

"Last Rites" concerns a man whom Franks arrested for the murders of his wife and her boyfriend six years earlier. He was never able to recover the wife's body and that's bothered him ever since, especially since he made a promise to her twin sister. With the killer about to be executed, Franks has one last opportunity to fulfill that promise. While NCIS: Origins has followed some familiar paths, this one is so familiar that it doesn't even feel like an NCIS episode.

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Lord, take us to church because it looks like NCIS: Origins’ golden boy, Randy, is about to drop the nice guy act. Everyone reacts to religion in their own way.

Many viewers have been curious about other characters on the show, with Randy being a top contender. While we’d love to know what is going on with Lala, there’s always time for the sweetest guy at the Nis.

NCIS: Origins will be taking audiences to Sunday service in “Sick as Our Secrets.” That’s quite the episode title to go with, and it invokes some pretty intense possibilities.

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At this point in the series, viewers can expect each episode to feature multiple heart-wrenching scenes from one character or another.

So, stock up on the Kleenex because I doubt NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 8 will be any different.

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The Conjuring franchise has now seen Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising Ed and Lorraine Warren for more than ten years. Wilson marks the end of their onscreen marriage with a touching tribute.

Patrick Wilson took to Instagram to honor co-star Vera Farmiga for ten years of memories. The Conjuring universe was built on their characters Ed and Lorraine Warren, and it's only fitting that the series ended with a homage to the actors' onscreen marriage. Wilson and Farmiga starred in three Conjuring installments to date, and The Conjuring: Last Rites is their final movie together. Wilson marked his last day making that film by honoring everyone responsible for the thriving franchise, which will likely explore plots beyond the mainline series after Last Rites. Farmiga is a special mention among Wilson's roll call of people he appreciates.

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When it comes to modern horror franchises, none are as iconic as The Conjuring. The supernatural series based on the chilling real life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren was started by genre legend James Wan all the way back in 2013. Since then, the franchise has been scaring moviegoers with sequels and a handful of demonic spin-offs. However, even in the horror genre, all good things must come to an end. The upcoming The Conjuring: Last Rites is set to be the fourth and final mainline entry in the series. Now, it's been revealed that Last Rites has finished filming.

Have your tissues at the ready if you're a fan of The Conjuring universe! Lead actress Vera Farmiga took to her Instagram earlier today to post a heartwarming farewell tribute to her co-star, Patrick Wilson, in honor of the movie wrapping filming soon.

Based on the real demonologists of the same name, fans have lovingly embraced Farmiga and Wilson's portrayals of Lorraine and Ed Warren, who they have faithfully portrayed in The Conjuring Universe since it started in 2013. For more than a decade, we've fallen in love with the tender romance nurtured between the two actors on-screen in more than three films, and now we'll get to see the grand finale next year when The Conjuring: Last Rites releases in theaters.

In Farmiga's post, she noted that she and Wilson said "I do" to playing these characters in their initial Warner Bros. contract and have enjoyed their time together ever since.

Vera Farmiga has reflected on saying goodbye to her character while filming The Conjuring: Last Rites. Farmiga has played real-life paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren opposite Patrick Wilson as Lorraine's husband Ed for more than a decade, as they debuted their characters in the hit 2013 horror movie The Conjuring. The upcoming The Conjuring: Last Rites is set to be the final installment in the flagship franchise, which has also spawned spinoff franchises including Annabelle and The Nun.

On her official Instagram account, Vera Farmiga shared a photo of Ed and Lorraine's wedding photo from The Conjuring Universe. She revealed that Wilson wraps filming on The Conjuring: Last Rites on the day of the post, November 21, and wrote a caption paying heartfelt tribute to her longtime co-star, saying "I got them feels today." She reflected on roughly 5000 days of embodying the Warrens, ending the caption with "Heres to 12 years. I cherish you.

If there is one thing NCIS: Origins knows how to get right, it’s an emotional journey filled with tears and fears. No character on the show is safe from development. We just hope the show picks up the pace a little.

One of the main concerns viewers have for the premiere season is that Special Agent Lala Dominguez needs to be developed and utilized correctly.

Considering how well NCIS: Origins has done developing Gibbs, Franks, and even Randy, I’d have to agree with that assessment of Lala.

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NCIS: Origins Season 1 has had some ups and downs, but the show has consistently delivered exciting episodes. However, some definitely shine above the rest.

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Last Rites Season 1 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Last Rites,” promises to take viewers deeper into the early days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Set in the bustling environment of Camp Pendleton, this episode showcases Gibbs as he begins his journey as a special agent. The audience will witness the challenges and triumphs he faces as he integrates into the newly established NCIS office.

Gibbs finds himself among a diverse and unconventional team. Led by the experienced Mike Franks, the group is a mix of personalities that adds both tension and camaraderie. As Gibbs navigates his new role, he learns the ropes of being an agent in a world filled with both danger and complexity. The episode hints at the personal and professional struggles that shape his character, setting the stage for the legendary figure he becomes.

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NCIS: Origins redeemed Mark Harmon's final NCIS scene. During Harmon's last moments on NCIS, Gibbs went fly-fishing with Sean Murray's Timothy McGee. The senior NCIS agents were in Naktok Bay, Alaska, after a case brought them there. Still, the depth of the character's experience at that moment wasn't understood until NCIS: Origins expanded on a crucial element of Gibbs' backstory. Austin Stowell takes over as Gibbs in the NCIS: Origins cast, positioned in 1991 when Gibbs started at Nis.

In Harmon's final NCIS case, Gibbs helped remove Sonova Industries, whose copper mining project threatened to pollute the area. It was a critical case for Mark Harmon's NCIS exit. However, the original series never thoroughly flushed out Gibbs' love of fishing. NCIS: Origins finally explains what the hobby truly means to the former Marine, and the new detail explains the...

Fans would agree that every new episode of NCIS: Origins keeps getting even more addictive, especially with the latest, Last Rites, which aired on November 4 and saw Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid) make good on a promise to a victims sister. While recently discussing the intense episode with TV Insider, Schmid teased whats to come in further segments, especially for his character, whose relationship with others in the unit will be of primary focus.

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 5 “Last Rites.”] Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid) makes good on a promise to a victim’s sister in the latest NCIS: Origins episode. Before he had his current team—and after Vera (Diany Rodriguez) left him as his partner—Franks worked a double homicide, a woman and her lover killed by her husband. The woman’s body was never found. With his execution date approaching, time is running out, so Franks makes a deal with him (but tricks him) and eventually figures out where she’s buried, which he’d promised her sister he would do. And during that, Franks had two important conversations, one with Tish (Tonantzin Carmelo) about just why he made that promise to the victim’s wife and Mary Jo (Tyla Abercrumbie) about the case—and how she sees everything, including a certain file. Below, Schmid breaks down those key ...

The hands behind NCIS: Origins should have titled this episode “There’s Something About Mike Franks.” I think the man just about felt every emotion under the sun in “Last Rites.”

It doesn’t take long after meeting Franks to see he is an acquired taste for some. So, it’s not at all surprising that he manages to rub people the wrong way.

The NCIS character has a big heart. Unfortunately, his mouth is connected to his brain, and that thing is soaked in brown liquor. Still, it wouldn’t be NCIS: Origins without the franchise vet.

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Before we get into it, let me start by saying I went into NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 5 thinking Franks had lost all his marbles. However, by the end, I fully understood his Pov.

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Hey, "NCIS: Origins" fans. We're back in your faces with some more new spoiler scoops. In this spoiler session, we're going to take a look at what the next, new episode 5 of this current, premiere season 1 will offer up when it hits the air tonight, November 4, 2024. We were able to track down an official teaser description for one of episode 5's main storylines straight from the CBS people. So, we're going to dive into it for this spoiler session. Let's go. First thing's first. We've got the official title for this new episode 5. The writers decided to name it, "Last Rites." It sounds like episode 5 will feature some very scandalous, intense, dramatic, action-filled, suspenseful and interesting scenes. In this new episode 5, a mission to track down a missing body is the main focus of this one and only storyline that CBS chose to give up. Yep, it turns out that...

In NCIS: Origins, the clock is ticking, and a promise hangs in the balance. “Last Rites” finds Gibbs and Franks in a race against time to extract a confession from a death row inmate. With an execution looming, they need to uncover the location of a missing body and fulfill a pledge made to the […]

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NCIS: Origins fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 5 episode titled Last Rites!

Find out everything you need to know about the Last Rites episode of NCIS: Origins, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

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The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Last Rites,” promises to be a gripping and emotional installment. Airing on CBS at 8:30 Pm on November 9, 2024, this episode centers around a race against time as Agent Franks finds himself in a high-stakes situation.

In “Last Rites,” Franks is faced with the daunting task of uncovering the location of a missing body from a death row inmate. With an execution looming, the pressure mounts for Franks to honor a promise made to the victim’s sister. The emotional weight of the episode is sure to resonate...

In the upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Last Rites,” airing at 8:30 Pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024, viewers will dive into the early days of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. This episode follows Gibbs as he embarks on his journey as a newly minted special agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. Viewers will witness how he navigates the challenges of a demanding new role while trying to establish his identity in a gritty, high-stakes environment.

As Gibbs joins a ragtag team led by the legendary NCIS agent Mike Franks, the dynamics of teamwork and mentorship come into play. The episode showcases the formative experiences that shape Gibbs into the formidable agent he becomes later in life. Through tense investigations and personal conflicts, audiences will see the foundations of loyalty, justice, and resilience being built. “Last Rites” promises a mix of action and character development, making it a must-watch for...

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The Conjuring franchise has captivated the audience with its spine-chilling stories based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Sadly, their demon-filled love story ends with the last chapter, The Conjuring: Last Rites. The Conjuring began in 2013 and expanded to include sequels and spin-offs such as Anabelle and The Nun. The most successful horror franchise explored the adventures of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a married pair of real-life paranormal experts.

With three successful hits, The Conjuring: Last Rites will continue to delve deeper into Warrens’ investigation of another terrifying case, promising to deliver the same blend of supernatural horror and emotional depth.

Here’s everything you need to know about The Conjuring: Last Rites.

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What's up with the Donna Donkey Trotter Trio doll in NCIS: Origins episode 4?

As the prequel series expands on the legendary agent Gibbs mourning his family's deaths, the new episode sheds light on his first step to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.

Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for NCIS: Origins, so proceed with caution.

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The excitement builds as “NCIS: Origins” airs its Season 1 Episode 5 titled “Last Rites” on November 4, 2024, at 11:00 Pm on CBS. This episode continues the journey of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, who is just starting his career as a special agent at the new NCIS office in Camp Pendleton. Viewers will see how Gibbs begins to carve out his identity within a team that is both tough and unconventional, led by the seasoned Mike Franks.

In “Last Rites,” the stakes are high as Gibbs faces a challenging case that tests his skills and determination. The episode promises a mix of action and character development, showcasing the dynamics of the team and how they come together to solve crimes. As Gibbs navigates the complexities of his new role, he learns valuable lessons about trust, loyalty, and the weight of responsibility.

Fans of the NCIS franchise can expect a gripping storyline filled with suspense and emotional moments.

The NCIS franchise returns with NCIS season 22 and the debut of NCIS: Origins in the fall of 2024, but the two shows' release schedules change slightly following their premieres. As its title suggests, NCIS: Origins serves as a prequel to the original military police procedural series, taking place in 1991, a little over a decade before the events of NCIS season 1. NCIS: Origins is the sixth installment and fifth official spinoff in the NCIS franchise, following in the footsteps of NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawai'i, and NCIS: Sydney. However, it's the first prequel.

While NCIS season 22's story revolves around the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in the present day, NCIS: Origins' plot follows Leroy Jethro Gibbs at the start of his career at the Naval Investigative Service (the precursor to NCIS). The two TV shows are quite different, but they both have qualities that should...

One of the most iconic on-screen horror couples of the past decade is about to make their final appearance in the upcoming film The Conjuring: Last Rites. Director James Wan recently took to his Instagram page, @creepypuppet, to share a post signaling the official start of filming for the fourth and final film in the main series.

The photo shows chairs for Ed and Lorraine Warren, the infamous demonologists based on the real couple of the same name. Within The Conjuring Universe, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson have played them in all three main films, starting with the 2013 film, along with making appearances in a few others, such as Annabelle Comes Home.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites. Currently, Warner Bros. Pictures has scheduled it to be released theatrically on September 5, 2025.

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The Conjuring: Last Rites will continue one of the most successful horror franchises in modern history, and there are plenty of teases around what's in store for Ed and Lorraine Warren next. The Conjuring series follows the adventures of Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), a married pair of real-life paranormal experts and demonologists. The Conjuring films are extreme embellishments of their cases throughout the 1970s and 1980s, alongside spinoffs that throw plenty of fictionalized elements in too, and Last Rites is the final mainline chapter.

The Conjuring: Last Rites will be arriving after multiple spin-offs utilizing cases that aren't explored in the main Conjuring movies, such as the Annabelle franchise and movies like The Nun and The Curse of La Llorona. With 2023's The Nun II proving the franchise is just as chilling as ever, there's intense speculation...

The Conjuring: Last Rites set photos have revealed a first look at Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson's return as Lorraine and Ed Warren in the fourth movie bearing the franchise's name. The Conjuring: Last Rites story will be the final installment of the titular universe to feature the Warrens investigating a supernatural event, bringing the story to a head. While details about what to expect havent been revealed just yet, the movie started filming in September, with production set to conclude later this month.

Now, TheConjuring.Updates on Instagram has posted images of Farmiga and Wilson in The Conjuring: Last Rites as production on the upcoming sequel continues. The images showcase Farmiga smiling next to someone on set, who holds a pink umbrella above her head, and Wilson seemingly in character staring at something with concern. A hearse can be seen behind them and, from the formal way they're dressed,...

The Conjuring: Last Rites will be the final film in the horror franchise based on the real-life supernatural cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren. As the film prepares for its 2025 release, two new actors have joined the cast.

Per Deadline, Ben Hardy and Mia Tomlinson will appear in the film in undisclosed roles, alongside Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga who return to the franchise as Ed and Lorraine Warren. Hardy is known for his work in the Netflix drama Unicorns and Love at First Sight. He has also appeared in Bohemian Rhapsody as Roger Taylor and X-Men: Apocalypse as Angel. Tomlinson previously appeared in the Britbox series The Beast Must Die and Netflix's The Lost Pirate Kingdom.

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The next instalment of the horror franchise The Conjuring has begun production in the UK.

The fourth feature is titled Last Rites and sees Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as the paranormal investigating couple one final time. Plot details are currently under wraps.

Filming locations include London.

Michael Chaves is directing having previously helmed the 2021 instalment The Devil Made Me Do It and The Conjuring spin-off The Nun II. Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick wrote the screenplay.

It is produced by James Wan for Atomic Monster and Peter Safran for The Safran Company. Co-producers are New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.

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Friday’s third episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars picks up with Vanity Vain celebrating her recent win… for about two seconds, before one of her fellow queens cuts her down to size.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race is showing no signs of slowing down. The reality competition series has been renewed for Season 17 at MTV, along with new episodes of Untucked, TVLine has learned.

Additionally, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars has been renewed for a milestone tenth season at Paramount+, which will also serve up new episodes of All Stars: Untucked.

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CBS’ attempt to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit filed by a Seal Team script coordinator has been denied.

In May, CBS Studios filed a motion to dismiss the suit brought by Brian Beneker, who alleged that in his years-long bid to be promoted to staff writer on Seal Team, he was discriminated against for being a “white, heterosexual male.” But the motion was rejected in a court order issued Wednesday, with U.S. District Judge John F. Walter ruling that CBS’ arguments would be “more appropriately resolved” by a legal process known as summary judgment; thus, the lawsuit will proceed.

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Rachael Lillis, who spent a decade voicing Misty, Jessie and a handful of other beloved Pokémon characters, has died after a battle with breast cancer. She was 55 years old.

Veronica Taylor, the original voice of Pokémon‘s Ash Ketchum, confirmed her co-star’s passing on Monday in an emotional Instagram post: “It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening, 10 August,” Taylor wrote.

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The Conjuring 4 has found its director after a long wait, confirming it as the last mainline film in the franchise. Michael Chaves will be directing the upcoming horror sequel, and sources have confirmed that it will be the final installment in The Conjuring Universe. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are expected to return for the movie, which is set to start filming in Summer 2024.

After nearly three years of waiting, The Conjuring 4 has finally found its director and confirmed itself to be the last mainline movie in the franchise. Created by James Wan, the hit horror franchise has largely revolved around the various cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, real-life married paranormal investigators played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson in the mainline movies and spinoffs. It was confirmed in late 2022 that a fourth Conjuring movie was in development with original screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick returning, though no director had been set.

Acclaimed horror director James Wan is dipping his toes into the comedy genre by producing a new half-hour sitcom about aliens for CBS. Wan is, of course, the director of such notable horror hits as Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring, and Malignant. While he hasnt directed anything since 2023s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Wan has been staying busy behind the scenes producing the upcoming Stephen King adaptations Salems Lot and The Monkey, as well as the sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat.

Per Deadline, Wan will produce the new sitcom, titled Area 51, through his Atomic Monster banner, which has also had a hand in producing such TV shows as MacGyver, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Archive 81. Bringing the new sitcom to life are God Friended Me creators Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt, and Laura Moran, who previously served as writer and producer on another CBS hit,...

Ed and Lorrain Warren's story is coming to an end. New Line has revealed the release date for Untitled The Conjuring Finale, the fourth mainline installment in The Conjuring Universe.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, The Conjuring 4 (previously reported with the subtitle Last Rites) is scheduled to hit theaters on Sept. 5, 2025. The studio is billing the upcoming sequel as the final entry for the main set of films. Michael Chavez is directing the movie after helming two previous Conjuring Universe movies 2021's The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It and 2023's The Nun II. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick penned the script, which is expected to feature the return of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators/married couple, the Warrens.

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Legendary demonologists Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) may be putting away their crosses in the final Conjuring film, Last Rites, but that does not necessarily mean the end of the franchise. According to Variety, Max is still developing that television series they announced last spring. The franchise started over a decade ago with the James Wan-helmed feature film The Conjuring, inspired by the cases of the self-proclaimed haunting experts. Inspired is the correct term, as The Conjuring films are highly stylized and deviate quite a bit from reality. But that hasnt stopped horror fans from embracing the husband and wife team as they defeat evil nuns and haunted dolls.

John Carpenter has been teasing big news for a couple weeks now and all has been revealed this morning. Carpenter is back with Lost Themes IV: Noir from Sacred Bones Records!

Lost Themes IV: Noir is the latest installment in a series that sees Carpenter releasing new music for John Carpenter movies that don’t actually exist. The first Lost Themes was released in 2015, followed by Lost Themes II in 2016 and Lost Themes III: Alive After Death in 2021.

John Carpenter called the first Lost Themes album “a soundtrack for the movies in your mind.”

From John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, Lost Themes IV: Noir is set for release on May 3 via Sacred Bones Records. The album pays tribute to Noir cinema!

In conjunction with the announcement, they’ve shared a music video for the album’s first single, “My Name Is Death”, a miniature noir film directed by Ambar Navarro,...

John Carpenter has announced his new album, Lost Themes IV: Noir, a non-soundtrack release arriving May 3rd via Sacred Bones Records. To build anticipation, the filmmaker and composer has shared the lead single, “My Name Is Death,” and its accompanying music video. Stream it below.

The upcoming album reunites the horror master with his frequent collaborators, son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies. A follow-up to 2021’s Lost Themes III: Weeping Ghost, Noir promises to be unlike anything the trio has done before — a stylistic shift that enhances Carpenter’s signature atmospheric synth with a distinctly “noir” vibe.

The 10-track project is a tribute to the film noir genre, with songs inspired by some of Carpenter’s favorite films. Rather than recreating these old soundtracks, the album translates the haunting, dramatic orchestral scores of ’40s-era Hollywood pulp into Carpenter’s guitar-heavy synth soundscapes. “Some of the music is heavy guitar riffs,...

The Conjuring 4 could push the franchise past $1 billion at the box office, joining the ranks of most profitable horror films. The main Conjuring series has already made over $800 million globally, with the potential to surpass this milestone with the next installment. The success of The Conjuring Universe makes it the highest-grossing horror franchise, setting the stage for a landmark achievement with the upcoming sequel.

The Conjuring 4 is set to be the end of the main film series, and there's a strong possibility the upcoming sequel will pass a significant box office milestone for the horror franchise. Though the movie will serve as the fourth movie in the primary Conjuring series, it will mark the tenth installment in The Conjuring Universe (if including The Curse of La Llorona). Launched in 2013 with James Wan's The Conjuring, the franchise's main focus heavily follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, while the spinoffs...

Quick Links The Latest Conjuring 4 News The Conjuring: Last Rites Is Confirmed The Conjuring: Last Rites Cast The Conjuring: Last Rites Story Details The Conjuring 4: Further News & Info Quick Links The Conjuring: Last Rites is the next chapter in the successful horror franchise, following the adventures of paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren. The connection between The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Nun II was teased by director Michael Chaves, revealing early on that there'd be connections between the two films. The release date for The Conjuring: Last Rites is unknown, but it is expected to take a similar amount of time as previous films in the franchise. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles as the Warrens.

The Conjuring is one of the most successful modern horror franchises and will continue with The Conjuring: Last Rites, and there's been plenty of The Conjuring 4 teases around what's...

The Conjuring 4 will be the final installment comprising the primary part of the film franchise. Michael Chaves is currently in negotiations to direct the horror movie. At the 2023 CinemaCon in Las Vegas, The Cojuring 4's title was revealed as The Conjuring: Last Rites by Warner Bros.

The Warrens will investigate one more supernatural case before calling it quits in The Conjuring 4. And while both Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren respectively, no other acting talent is officially attached to the project yet. But, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Michael Chaves is currently negotiating to become the director. The Conjuring 4 is also said to be the final installment comprising the primary part of the film franchise.

Chaves directed Ed and Lorraine’s last go-round on the Silver Screen in 2021’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. And Chaves is well-versed with...

The next movie in The Conjuring franchise is confirmed as The Conjuring 4, titled The Conjuring: Last Rites, and is currently in development. A television series set within The Conjuring universe is also in development for Warner Bros.' Max streaming service. While there is no official confirmation, there are rumors of a potential fourth Annabelle film, but no details or release plans have been announced yet.

Whatever the next movie in The Conjuring franchise is will always be among the most anticipated upcoming horror releases, as the hit horror shared universe from James Wan continues to draw in new fans with its intricate lore and interconnected storytelling. Alongside the main trilogy of The Conjuring movies focusing on Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), the Conjurverse has spawned two spin-off series — the trilogy of Annabelle films, and the equally terrifying The Nun and The Nun II. There's also...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the mid-credits scene of The Nun 2.

Director Michael Chaves reused footage from The Conjuring 3 in the mid-credits scene of The Nun 2, thinking he had fooled everyone. Chaves believed that no one would recognize the reused footage and thought he was being clever by including it in the scene. The mid-credits scene features main characters Ed and Lorraine Warren receiving a call from Father Gordon, known for facilitating their paranormal investigations.

The origin of the mid-credits scene from The Nun 2 has been explained by director Michael Chaves. The new movie is the eighth title in The Conjuring Universe, and the second directed by Chaves after The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, which was the third entry in the main branch of the franchise. The mid-credits scene of the movie sees the main Conjuring characters Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine...

The first eight minutes of The Nun II, the eighth installment in The Conjuring Universe, have been released online by Warner Bros. Entertainment.

With the supernatural horror movie now available on digital platforms, Warner Bros. has released an extended preview of The Nun II on YouTube to hopefully entice potential viewers into purchasing or renting the latest entry in the commercially successful The Conjuring Universe. Michael Chaves directed the horror sequel, which follows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) re-encountering the demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons) four years after The Nun (2018) at a boarding school in France.

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The Nun II Dominates the Global Box Office

The Nun II has been another massive hit for Warner Bros.' The Conjuring Universe, with the horror sequel grossing $32.6 million domestically in its opening weekend. While less than the $53.8 million The Nun opened to, it...

Fans of The Nun II looking to rewatch the latest installment in The Conjuring Universe are in luck as Warner Bros. has announced the release date for the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD editions of the horror movie.

Per ComingSoon.net, the Taissa Farmiga-starring gothic supernatural horror movie will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on Nov. 14, 2023. This will have The Nun II arriving on physical media exactly 67 days after it opened in theaters on Sept. 8. A digital release date for The Nun II has been set for Oct. 3. Both the digital and physical editions of the horror movie will come with two featurettes titled "Demons in Paradise" and "Handcrafted Nightmares."

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Michael Chaves directed the horror sequel, taking over from Corin Hardy, who helmed The Nun (2018). Joining Farmiga in reprising their roles from...

Director Michael Chaves has recently shared an update on The Conjuring: The Last Rites, the ninth installment in the successful franchise, following the release of The Nun II. Chaves, who took over directorial duties from Corin Hardy for the follow-up, is no stranger to the genre, having previously helmed The Curse of La Llorona in 2019 and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in 2021. The Conjuring: The Last Rites remains a work in progress, with the writing process ongoing, leaving room for different creative directions.

During an interview with SlashFilm, Chaves delved into the post-credits scene of The Nun II and its connection to the upcoming film. He expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating that it could take various narrative paths. While he refrained from revealing specific plot details, Chaves teased a "great finale" being planned for The Conjuring: Last Rites, suggesting that fans can expect an exciting conclusion...

The Nun II director Michael Chaves provided a new update regarding the current development of the upcoming fourth installment to The Conjuring movies.

Before signing onto The Nun II, Chaves first served as the director of 2021’s The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, making him the only filmmaker besides franchise creator James Wan to helm two movies in The Conjuring Universe. Even though it's unclear if there are also plans for him to potentially take over The Conjuring 4 as well, Chaves does have an idea on what fans should expect from the fourth installment titled as Last Rites, seemingly hinting at the main series’ impending conclusion. Speaking with /Film, Chaves confirmed that prior to the WGA strike, the project’s script was still being written and developed. From what he knows, Wan and the rest of the creative team are planning a "great finale" for Last Rites.

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