The Conjuring Prequel Casts Young Warren Duo for 2027 Release
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Rebecca Rubin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- Garrett Wareing and Amanda Fix play young Ed and Lorraine Warren.
- The film is a prequel titled "The Conjuring: First Communion."
- It is scheduled for theatrical release in 2027.
- Warner Bros. and New Line are producing the new installment.
Warner Bros. and New Line have announced a new entry in the horror franchise, "The Conjuring: First Communion," which will serve as a prequel focusing on the early careers of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film casts Garrett Wareing and Amanda Fix as the younger versions of the couple, replacing Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga who portrayed the adult Warrens in previous installments.
"The Conjuring: First Communion" is slated for release in 2027 and will explore the origins of the famous investigative duo before their most well‑known cases. Production details remain limited, but the casting announcement signals a continuation of the series' expansion into the characters' backstories.
Read the original story: Variety — by Rebecca Rubin