The biggest horror franchise ever made is not finished with the Warrens. Even after The Conjuring: Last Rites was billed as the end of the main series, Warner Bros. and New Line found a reason to come back, and the result is the new Conjuring movie 2027: The Conjuring: First Communion. Welcome to Ultimate Fandom, the blogging site where we break down the movies fans actually search for. In this spoiler-free guide, we cover the release date, cast, director, story, and where the film fits in the timeline.
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Release Date
The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled to reach theaters on September 10, 2027. September has been a popular month for the franchise, with Last Rites and The Nun II both arriving then. As with every upcoming film, the date can still move, and international release dates may differ, so check official Warner Bros. announcements closer to the time.
The Conjuring First Communion Cast
Only the two leads have been announced so far:
- Garrett Wareing as a young Ed Warren. He is known for Ransom Canyon and The Long Walk.
- Amanda Fix as a young Lorraine Warren. She is known for Orphan Black: Echoes and the upcoming film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
They take over the roles that Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga played in the earlier films. Nobody has confirmed whether Wilson or Farmiga will appear at all, though the film is expected to focus mainly on the younger versions of their characters. No other cast members have been announced.
Where the Prequel Fits in the Timeline
The Conjuring Universe now has nine films, and this prequel looks back at the start of the story. Here is a quick refresher on the main series:
- The Conjuring (2013): Ed and Lorraine help the Perron family, whose Rhode Island farmhouse is haunted by a witch’s curse.
- The Conjuring 2 (2016): the Warrens travel to London to help a single mother and her four children facing violent poltergeist activity.
- The Devil Made Me Do It (2021): the third main chapter.
- Last Rites (2025): the most recent film, which earned a series-best $487 million worldwide.
- First Communion (2027): an earlier chapter set in the early years of the Warrens, before the events of the first film.
The Conjuring Prequel Film Explained
Fans search for this movie in several ways, including “the Conjuring prequel” and “Conjuring prequel film,” but they all mean The Conjuring: First Communion. It is not a reboot. It is a new story set before the original film, which is why the leads are younger actors.
Director and Writers
Rodrigue Huart is directing, and this is a big opportunity for him. He has mostly made horror shorts so far, including the vampire short Transylvanie, which won the SXSW Midnight Short Jury Award, along with Trigger and Real. The screenplay comes from Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg, who also wrote Last Rites and The Nun II. Having the same writers means the story should connect smoothly to the larger universe, while a fresh director may bring a different visual style.
What Is the Story About?
New Line has not revealed any plot details. The title suggests a story built around faith, and some sites have guessed that it involves a child’s religious ceremony, but that is only speculation. At Ultimate Fandom, we think the safest approach is to wait for official details, since horror studios often keep their stories secret until the first trailer.
Peter Safran and the Future of the Universe
Franchise producer Peter Safran has said there is a lot of the Conjuring world that has not yet been explored, with room for both films and television. In other words, Peter Safran confirms the Conjuring Universe has much potential beyond the movies we have already seen, and First Communion is the next concrete step. Reports also mention a possible TV series, but nothing official has been announced for it.
Is There a Trailer Yet?
We could not find an official trailer or teaser for the film at the time of writing. Horror studios usually release first footage a few months before opening day, so a first look in the first half of 2027 would be normal, but that is only a guess. Be careful with fan-made trailers online, since many look real. We will keep this guide updated on Ultimate Fandom when official footage arrives.
Why the Franchise Keeps Coming Back
The Conjuring Universe is the highest-grossing horror franchise in history, with more than $2.7 billion in worldwide box office across nine films. Last Rites was meant to close the main story, but its strong results made another film an easy decision. A prequel also solves the biggest problem of an ending, since it lets the studio return to the Warrens without undoing the story fans already know.
What to Watch Before It Opens
You do not need to watch everything, but a short list will help:
- The Conjuring (2013): to understand who Ed and Lorraine are.
- The Conjuring: Last Rites: to see where their story left off.
- The Nun (optional): for a taste of the franchise’s other horror tone.
What Fans Hope to See
These are fan hopes, not confirmed details:
- A real origin story: how Ed and Lorraine first met and began their work.
- A strong young cast chemistry: Wareing and Fix feeling like the same couple fans love.
- Slow-burn scares: the style that made the first film a modern classic.
- A real case: a story inspired by an actual Warren file, as the best films have been.
Final Verdict
The Conjuring: First Communion has an exciting premise, a clear release date, a new young cast, and a creative team with franchise experience. Many details are still hidden, including the story and trailer, but the pieces suggest a film that wants to honor the original while telling something new. At Ultimate Fandom, we are curious and cautiously optimistic about this return to the Warrens’ early years.
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FAQs
- When is the new Conjuring movie 2027 coming out?
The Conjuring: First Communion is scheduled to open in theaters on September 10, 2027. Dates may vary by country. - Who is in The Conjuring First Communion cast?
Garrett Wareing plays young Ed Warren, and Amanda Fix plays young Lorraine Warren. No other cast members have been announced. - Is The Conjuring: First Communion a prequel?
Yes. It is set in the early years of Ed and Lorraine Warren, before the events of the first Conjuring film. - Who is directing The Conjuring: First Communion?
Rodrigue Huart directs, with Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg writing the screenplay. - Is there a trailer for The Conjuring: First Communion?
Not at the time of writing. No official trailer or teaser has been released yet.
