Thescreescore – The chilling world of The Conjuring is set to expand further, with a new prequel officially in development at New Line Cinema. Following the conclusion of the Warrens’ saga in The Conjuring: Last Rites, the franchise is venturing into unexplored territory, and an award-winning director is reportedly in talks to helm the project.
The news, first reported by Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter, confirms that the prequel is now a "go movie" after the impressive box office performance of Last Rites, which raked in nearly $500 million worldwide. This success has emboldened Warner Bros. to continue building upon the established universe.
Emerging horror talent Rodrigue Huart is currently in negotiations to direct. Huart gained recognition for his vampire short film, Transylvanie, which won the Midnight Short Jury Award at SXSW 2024. His other short films, Trigger and Real, which premiered at Fantasia 2024, showcase his knack for blending found footage with digital horror elements, hinting at a fresh and potentially terrifying approach to the Conjuring universe.
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Huart’s rising profile also includes directing Suffer Little Children for Paramount Pictures, a reimagining of the 1976 Spanish horror film Who Can Kill A Child?, produced by Walter Hamada. This connection to Hamada, a long-time executive producer on numerous Conjuring films (The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle: Creation, and The Nun), likely played a significant role in Huart’s consideration for the prequel.
If Huart officially signs on, this prequel will mark the first installment in the Conjuring Universe not directed by Michael Chaves since Annabelle Comes Home (2019). Chaves directed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Nun II, and Last Rites.
While James Wan, the director of The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, has been a key figure in the franchise’s expansion, reports suggest a possible departure due to a pay dispute. This indicates that Warner Bros. is confident in the franchise’s ability to thrive without Wan’s direct involvement.
Details surrounding the prequel’s plot and characters remain scarce. However, the project’s greenlight and the potential involvement of Rodrigue Huart signal a new chapter for the Conjuring Universe, promising fresh scares and expanding the mythology that has captivated audiences worldwide. Fans eager for more supernatural thrills can anticipate further developments as the project progresses. Thescreescore.com will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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