HBO Max Moves Forward with The Conjuring Series After Last Rites Box Office Success
After twelve years, nine films, and more than two billion dollars at the box office, the The Conjuring Universe is showing no signs of slowing down. Riding the wave of success from the record-breaking release of The Conjuring: Last Rites, Warner Bros. and HBO Max have officially confirmed that they are moving forward with a television series set in the same haunted world.
Originally announced in 2023, the series had gone quiet for nearly two years, with little indication it was still happening. Now, with Last Rites smashing opening weekend records and becoming the biggest horror debut in history, Warner Bros. appears ready to expand the brand in a new direction — the small screen.
A New Era Beyond Ed and Lorraine
The Conjuring films have always centred on paranormal investigators Ed Warren and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. Their real-life counterparts were famous demonologists who investigated numerous alleged hauntings throughout the 20th century, including the cases that inspired The Amityville Horror and The Haunting in Connecticut.
However, with Last Rites billed as their swan song, the television series seems poised to shift the spotlight to new characters and fresh supernatural stories within the same universe. Those who have seen Last Rites will have noticed the film hinting at unresolved threads and introducing younger characters who could easily anchor a new narrative.
The Creative Team
Variety has confirmed that Nancy Won will serve as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer on the series. Won’s writing credits include acclaimed genre shows like Jessica Jones, Supernatural, and Sunny, making her a natural fit for balancing horror with complex character drama.
She will be joined by writers Peter Cameron and Cameron Squires, whose recent work includes Agatha All Along, Moon Knight, The Acolyte, and Gen V. This trio brings considerable experience in building supernatural worlds and weaving together multi-character storylines — both of which will be essential in expanding the Conjuring mythology for television.
Franchise founders James Wan and Peter Safran are also involved as executive producers through their companies Atomic Monster and The Safran Company, respectively. While they are not expected to oversee day-to-day production, their guidance should help ensure the show aligns with the tone and lore of the films.
Building on a Horror Legacy
The Conjuring Universe began in 2013 with Wan’s original film, which told the story of the Warrens’ investigation into the Perron family haunting. It became a runaway success, grossing over $320 million worldwide and launching a sprawling interconnected franchise that includes the Annabelle trilogy, The Nun and its sequel, The Curse of La Llorona, and most recently Last Rites.
Over time, these films have created a shared cinematic universe in the style of the Marvel Studios model, with spin-offs, prequels, and cross-references that reward long-time viewers. The television format could allow the franchise to explore more of the Warrens’ vast case files, expanding its world-building while experimenting with new tones and settings.
What We Know So Far
At this early stage, plot details and casting are being kept tightly under wraps. There is no confirmed release window yet, but given Last Rites’ huge commercial performance, it’s likely Warner Bros. will fast-track production to capitalise on the renewed interest.
Whether or not the show will include younger versions of Ed and Lorraine or shift entirely to new investigators remains to be seen, but fans can expect the same mix of gothic atmosphere, jump scares, and “based on a true story” horror that has defined the brand.
For now, The Conjuring TV series stands as proof that despite the supposed finality of Last Rites, Warner Bros. has no intention of letting the lights go out on its most successful horror franchise.
