Reported by the CT Video Services Film & TV Desk. Published July 22, 2026.
The next Conjuring film centers on Bridgeport-born Ed and Lorraine Warren, while reported principal photography is taking place in New York’s Capital Region.
Casting calls and production reporting connected the working title Bridgeport to The Conjuring: First Communion, a prequel about younger versions of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Both real-life figures were born in Bridgeport, giving Connecticut a direct story connection to the next installment.
The reported shoot itself is centered in Schenectady and other New York counties rather than Connecticut. That distinction matters: a story can carry Connecticut’s identity worldwide while the production jobs, vendors, lodging, permits, and location spend land somewhere else.
The project is scheduled for a September 2027 release. Producers and readers should follow the studio and production sources for official title, schedule, and release updates.
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