The Conjuring: Last Rites finally concluded Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story, which has gone on for nine films in the franchise, bringing things to a close on a bittersweet note. So what happened to the paranormal investigators at the end of The Conjuring: Last Rites? Do both of them survive?
Do Ed and Lorraine Warren die in The Conjuring: Last Rites?
No, Ed and Lorraine Warren do not die at the end of The Conjuring: Last Rites in the traditional sense. Instead, the couple receives their happy ending by the time the end credits roll. They die much later after getting older, but before that, they retire and spend time together happily.
The film primarily focuses on the Smurl family. The case of the mysterious mirror that hosts a spirit also appears to be deeply connected to the Warrens. At the end of the film, Judy and Lorraine join forces and manage to force the spirit away. This leaves the Smurl family at peace.
This also becomes the final case for Ed and Lorraine Warren, who retire afterward. Lorraine has a vision that reveals the happy retirement they have ahead. The film confirms that the couple actually does get a peaceful ending. They retire from active investigation and spend the following years writing books and teaching.
Ultimately, Ed suffers a stroke, and Lorraine stays by his side until he passes away a few years later. Afterward, Lorraine also passed away.
Despite the Warrens’ story wrapping up, the franchise can still continue. The many spin-offs released earlier confirm that the series can go on without the Warrens. Future films could expand on one of the earlier cases or shift the focus to Judy, who could continue the legacy.
Either way, Last Rites gave a fitting farewell to Ed and Lorraine Warren while keeping the doors open for more Conjuring movies and spinoffs.
The Conjuring: Last Rites is now playing in theatres.
