Upcoming Hollywood Sequels: From 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' to 'Wicked: For Good'

Watching our favourite characters gain a new arc? Well, it has been testified and theatrically proven that the audience loves every second of it. Ahead of all the exciting releases, some of the films are the sequels of the beloved franchises, making the audience gush over the quintessential worlds. From the scary chills with ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ to the on-the-edge-of-seat moments with ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ let’s take a look at the upcoming sequels in Hollywood.

Gird your loins!

The fashion industry is about to flip with opulent jewellery, sarcastic tones, and larger-than-life eye rolls. The cast of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ was seen shooting through the lanes of New York City, and the film is set to release on May 1, 2026. The original cast, including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, will be joined by new members, including Simone Ashley, B. J. Novak, Justin Theroux, and more. While the fans await further details, all we can say is… “That’s all.”

Who prefers a series over a 2-hour-long film? The fans. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is getting more than just a mere traditional sequel. The production is slated to begin this year, with the characters exploring the fiery twists and lots of drama, according to Cosmopolitan. Moreover, the lead actor, Henry Golding, confirmed that the project is finally in the works. The cast of the series would include Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) and Nick Young (Henry Golding), and would be directed by Jon M. Chu.

“We Ready?” for the massive sequel starring none other than the dazzling Tom Holland. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will be released on July 31. The behind-the-scenes action sequences recently went viral on social media, where the entire crowd gathered up to watch a couple of moments in Glasgow. Moreover, the fans were also excited to see Tom Holland in the traditional costume colours.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ directed by James Cameron, will be hitting the theatres on December 19, 2025. A couple of weeks ago, the creators released the trailer, promising an immersive new experience in Pandora. Along with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña, the film would feature Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, and many more. Meanwhile, the director has also planned out the next two films.

The scare is supposed to crawl out in the theatres from September 5, 2025, in the USA and September 3 internationally, marking the fourth instalment of the horror franchise. ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is directed by Michael Chaves, starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy and many more. As the trailer was released a couple of weeks ago, the fans were hauntingly excited as well as upset about the fact that this film will mark the end.

The exceptional vocals are looking forward to charting the playlists and echoing the theatres from November 21, 2025. Directed by Jon M. Chu, ‘Wicked: For Good’ would mark the epic conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s story. As the angry crowd has mobbed against the Wicked Witch, the duo would be seen coming together to change the fate of their friendship. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and many more.