How to Watch theConjuringMovies in Order (Chronologically and by Release Date)

Mar. 15, 2025

Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in ‘The Nun,’ 2018; Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron and Joey King as Christine in ‘The Conjuring,’ 2013.Photo:Justin Lubin/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock; New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

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The first film in theConjuringfranchise premiered on July 19, 2013, starring Lili Taylor,Patrick Wilson,Vera FarmigaandJoey King. Centered around a family who moves into a haunted New England home, the movie follows real-life paranormal investigatorsEd and Lorraine Warren(Wilson and Farmiga) as they help the family discover the source of the phenomenon, which turns out to be a malicious spirit.

With spookiness both on- and off-screen,The Conjuringbecame a smash hit,grossing more than $320 millionat the global box office. Since then, the film has spawned numerous sequels and spinoffs, includingAnnabelle(2014) andThe Nun(2018)— together, they make uptheConjuringuniverse. On Sept. 8, 2023,The Nun II, hit theaters, with sistersVera and Taissa Farmigareprising their roles as Lorraine and Sister Irene, respectively.

Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world ofThe Conjuring? Here’s how to watch all nine films in the franchise in chronological order.

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The Nun (2018)

Ingrid Bisu as Sister Oana in ‘The Nun,’ 2018.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

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02of 09Annabelle: Creation (2017)Lulu Wilson as Linda in ‘Annabelle: Creation,’ 2017.Warner Bros/Kobal/ShutterstockAfter appearing at the beginning of the firstConjuringfilm, the possessed doll Annabelle quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to her terrifying smile and real-life origin story. In 2017,Annabellereceived her own prequel, which takes place mostly in 1955, making it the second title chronologically.Annabelle: Creationdetails how the infamous doll became possessed and follows a group of orphaned girls who accidentally unleash an ancient evil … and are then forced to fight for their lives.WatchAnnabelle: Creationon Max

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Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Lulu Wilson as Linda in ‘Annabelle: Creation,’ 2017.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

After appearing at the beginning of the firstConjuringfilm, the possessed doll Annabelle quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to her terrifying smile and real-life origin story. In 2017,Annabellereceived her own prequel, which takes place mostly in 1955, making it the second title chronologically.Annabelle: Creationdetails how the infamous doll became possessed and follows a group of orphaned girls who accidentally unleash an ancient evil … and are then forced to fight for their lives.

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03of 09The Nun II (2023)Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in ‘The Nun II,’ 2023.Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTubeSet four years after the firstNunfilm,The Nun IIfollows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) — the sole survivor of the original movie — who now teaches at a boarding school in France. However, Valak finds her again, and Irene must protect her students.WatchThe Nun IIon Hulu

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The Nun II (2023)

Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene in ‘The Nun II,’ 2023.Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube

Set four years after the firstNunfilm,The Nun IIfollows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) — the sole survivor of the original movie — who now teaches at a boarding school in France. However, Valak finds her again, and Irene must protect her students.

WatchThe Nun IIon Hulu

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Annabelle (2014)

Released just one year after the firstConjuringfilm,Annabellewas a spinoff and prequel of sorts. At the start ofThe Conjuring, the Warrens are seen giving a presentation about the Annabelle doll (in real life, Annabelle ishoused in the Warrens' paranormal museum). The 2014 film gives an even deeper backstory, showing that in 1967, Annabelle tormented a couple and their newborn daughter.Annabellebecame a hit, spawning its own prequel and sequel.

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05of 09The Conjuring (2013)Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron in ‘The Conjuring,’ 2013.New Line/Kobal/ShutterstockThe Conjuringwas based on the allegedlytrue story of a haunted Rhode Island farmhouse. In the film, the Warrens arrive to helpthe Perron familyas they struggle with strange occurrences in their home in 1971. Before long, small poltergeist activity turns into full-blown demonic possession and levitating bodies.WatchThe Conjuringon Max

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The Conjuring (2013)

Lili Taylor as Carolyn Perron in ‘The Conjuring,’ 2013.New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

The Conjuringwas based on the allegedlytrue story of a haunted Rhode Island farmhouse. In the film, the Warrens arrive to helpthe Perron familyas they struggle with strange occurrences in their home in 1971. Before long, small poltergeist activity turns into full-blown demonic possession and levitating bodies.

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Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Madison Iseman as Mary Ellen, Katie Sarife as Daniela Rios and Mckenna Grace as Judy Warren in ‘Annabelle Comes Home,’ 2019.Atomic Monster/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Atomic Monster/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

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07of 09The Curse of La Llorona (2019)Marisol Ramirez as La Llorona in ‘The Curse of La Llorona,’ 2019.Warner Bros/Kobal/ShutterstockThe Curse of La Lloronais largely unrelated to the otherConjuringmovies and is based on the Mexican legend of La Llorona, a vengeful ghost who drowns children. The only connection between the film and the greaterConjuringuniverse is that it features Father Perez (Tony Amendola), who was also inAnnabelle.The movie begins in 1673 with the legend’s origin and time-jumps to 1973 Los Angeles, where caseworker Anna (Linda Cardellini) becomes entangled in mysterious happenings. Despite being only vaguely part of theConjuringuniverse,The Curse of La Lloronaperformed well in theaters,bringing in more than $123 million worldwide.WatchThe Curse of La Lloronaon Max

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The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Marisol Ramirez as La Llorona in ‘The Curse of La Llorona,’ 2019.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

The Curse of La Lloronais largely unrelated to the otherConjuringmovies and is based on the Mexican legend of La Llorona, a vengeful ghost who drowns children. The only connection between the film and the greaterConjuringuniverse is that it features Father Perez (Tony Amendola), who was also inAnnabelle.

The movie begins in 1673 with the legend’s origin and time-jumps to 1973 Los Angeles, where caseworker Anna (Linda Cardellini) becomes entangled in mysterious happenings. Despite being only vaguely part of theConjuringuniverse,The Curse of La Lloronaperformed well in theaters,bringing in more than $123 million worldwide.

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The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Conjuring 2was also based on a true story about a family outside of London whose young daughter allegedly became possessed. In real life, the Warrens were called in to investigate the possession, and the duo claimed they witnessed moving furniture and disembodied voices. In the film, set in 1977, it’s revealed the demon Valak is causing the possession, but off-screen, many were skeptical of the events, which became known asthe Enfield Poltergeist.

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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

Keith Arthur Bolden as Sergeant Clay, Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren and Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren in ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,’ 2021.Warner Bros/THA/Shutterstock

Warner Bros/THA/Shutterstock

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do Ittakes place in 1981 and centers around the very real trial ofArne Cheyenne Johnson, who murdered his wife’s boss. The previous year, the Warrens had met Johnson while trying to exorcize a demon out of a young boy he knew. Allegedly, during the exorcism, Johnson offered himself to the demon if he left the boy’s body.

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source: people.com