'The Conjuring: First Communion' — Cast, Plot, Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know

Published 01/17/2026, 1:24 PM EST

Darkness has always lingered at the edges of faith in The Conjuring universe, where whispered prayers collide with unspeakable evil. In quiet towns and sacred spaces, innocence is tested, and belief becomes both shield and weapon. Now, a new chapter has emerged in that world.

The Conjuring: First Communion, a Conjuring prequel, is set to draw viewers back into a realm where the holy and the haunted are dangerously intertwined. From its chilling premise to returning and new cast members, questions about the film are plenty; hence, here is everything to know about it.

The Conjuring: First Communion cast

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At the moment, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have not officially announced who will be in The Conjuring: First Communion. Speculation, however, suggests that the film will feature younger versions of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators famously played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. This allows new actors to step into the iconic Conjuring-verse.

Alongside the Warrens, there will likely be other key characters, including families dealing with supernatural events, priests or clergy members, and, of course, the dark forces that make the Conjuring films so terrifying.

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With no hint at the cast of the film, inquisitiveness quickly demands answers about the plot. Well, speculation is the key here as well.

The Conjuring: First Communion plot

Not much is known about the plot yet, but the title gives a strong hint. First Communion seems likely to focus on a case involving a child’s religious ceremony that somehow attracts a terrifying supernatural presence. Being a prequel, the story might also show some of Ed and Lorraine’s early experiences with the paranormal, exploring how they became the renowned experts.

The Conjuring: First Communion — Release date

A release date is the only confirmed detail so far about The Conjuring: First Communion. The movie is set to hit theaters on September 10, 2027. After the huge success of The Conjuring: Last Rites, which made nearly $500 million worldwide, it is clear the makers are not ready to let the franchise end.

Directed by Rodrigue Huart and written by Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg, First Communion will continue the expansive Conjuring Universe.

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The Conjuring: First Communion, in the end, promises to bring viewers back into the known world of horror, blending faith, fear, and more in a way only this franchise can. While details on the cast and story remain scarce, the anticipation is undeniable, and the release date of September 10, 2027, gives franchise lovers something to mark on their calendars.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

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