The next chapter in horror’s biggest franchise swerves from the expected and resurrects a tale many assumed was buried for good. Why gamble on the canon’s most divisive haunting now, and who’s daring enough to front it?
The Conjuring universe is reaching back into its folklore roots with The Revenge of La Llorona, a surprise pivot that pulls a sidelined spin-off back into the spotlight. Buoyed by a recent $473.5 million box-office surge, producers James Wan and Gary Dauberman have set Santiago Menghini to direct, with Jay Hernandez, Monica Raymund and Raymond Cruz on board. The project revives threads from La Malédiction de la Dame Blanche and even brushes Annabelle lore through Father Perez. No date yet, only the promise of a family squaring up to the weeping specter that refuses to rest.
The Conjuring universe takes a surprising turn
The “Conjuring” saga has long dominated horror with interlinked supernatural stories that reward devoted viewers. Now the universe widens in an unexpected way: a fresh sequel titled “The Revenge of La Llorona” is on the horizon, instantly stirring both excitement and skepticism. What sets this chapter apart from the rest?
“The Revenge of La Llorona” steps into the spotlight
As its title implies, the film focuses on La Llorona, the vengeful spirit rooted in Hispanic American folklore and previously seen in the Conjuring-adjacent release “La Malédiction de la Dame Blanche.” The cast features Jay Hernandez, Monica Raymund, and Raymond Cruz, with Santiago Menghini directing. Notably, Cruz returns as Father Perez, linking this tale to the broader Conjuring world, including his appearance in “Annabelle.”
Production is steered by franchise stalwarts James Wan and Gary Dauberman, a pairing that signals a faithful continuation of the tone and texture fans expect. Concrete production specifics are still limited, yet the return of these veterans has re-energized anticipation for La Llorona’s chilling reemergence.
A bumpy road to production
The project’s path has been uneven, with past revival efforts repeatedly halted by budget hurdles. The tide appears to have turned after the most recent Conjuring entry’s box office surge, which amassed $473.5 million worldwide, unlocking renewed interest and financing for a follow-up centered on La Llorona.
Menghini, praised for carefully sculpted atmosphere, succeeds Michael Chaves, who directed the previous La Llorona film along with other Conjuring installments. The handoff promises continuity with a refreshed angle, blending established mythology with a new lens on the weeping spirit’s legend.
What can fans expect?
Plot points are being kept under wraps, but early chatter suggests another terrifying clash between a family and the tormented figure of La Llorona. Whether the sequel dives further into her tragic backstory or widens the links to the larger Conjuring framework remains to be seen, though expectations are mounting for a deeper mythological thread.
One advantage is a built-in audience drawn by the franchise’s interconnected design. From spin-offs to crossover characters like Father Perez, the film inherits momentum that could help it resonate more powerfully than prior portrayals.
A tantalizing new chapter unfolds
No official release date has been revealed, yet anticipation is already building. The Conjuring universe continues to keep viewers eager for its next supernatural installment, and whether “The Revenge of La Llorona” terrifies or simply intrigues, the weeping spirit’s tale clearly has more to tell.