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After a successful theatrical run across the globe, the latest Conjuring Universe instalment, The Conjuring: Last Rites, has grossed an impressive $491 million against an estimated production budget of $55 million. This remarkable performance means the horror blockbuster has earned over 8.9 times its production cost and has secured its position as the second-highest-grossing horror movie of all time, just behind Andy Muschietti’s 2017 movie ‘It’.
However, with its worldwide theatrical run now nearing completion and the Halloween season officially over, the film’s box office momentum has naturally begun to slow. That said, The Conjuring: Last Rites still has a chance to surpass the lifetime earnings of its next box office target – Disney’s 2019 film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie in the titular role. Here’s how much The Conjuring: Last Rites needs to earn to outgross the fantasy film in worldwide earnings.
The Conjuring: Last Rites vs. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Box Office Comparison
According to Box Office Mojo data, here’s how the two films currently compare at the global box office:
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The Conjuring: Last Rites – Box Office Summary (Box Office Mojo)
- North America: $177.4 million
- International: $313.6 million
- Worldwide: $491 million
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Box Office Summary (Box Office Mojo)
- North America: $113.9 million
- International: $377.8 million
- Worldwide: $491.7 million
The above numbers indicate that the Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson-starrer horror sequel needs just about $700K more to outgross Angelina Jolie’s fantasy hit at the global box office. Despite a decreasing momentum, The Conjuring: Last Rites still has a realistic chance to surpass Maleficent: Mistress of Evil within the next few days, especially over the upcoming weekend. The final verdict will be announced soon, but regardless of whether it meets expectations or not, the film has already solidified its status as one of the most profitable horror releases of all time.
