James Wan, the mastermind behind the horror franchises Saw and Insidious, has yet another feather in his cap with The Conjuring series. Launched in 2013, this franchise has blossomed into a cinematic universe with nine films, amassing over $2 billion at the box office. Rooted in the paranormal investigations of real-life couple Lorraine and Ed Warren, The Conjuring Universe has expanded to include prequels and spin-offs that delve into the chilling backstories of various cases, long before the Warrens arrive on the scene. As the anticipation builds for the fourth and final installment, now is the perfect time to dive into the complete timeline of The Conjuring-verse.

Are you eager to experience the films in the order they hit the theaters, or would you prefer to immerse yourself in a chronological journey starting from the haunting events in 1950s Romania with The Nun? Either way, you'll find the viewing sequences outlined below.

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The Conjuring Movies in (Chronological) Order

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How Many The Conjuring Movies Are There?

There are nine movies within The Conjuring universe, including three main Conjuring films, three Annabelle movies, two Nun movies, and The Curse of La Llorona. A fourth Conjuring film is on the horizon, and a TV series is currently in development for Max.

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1. The Nun (2018)

Kick off your journey with the prequel, The Nun, set in 1952 Romania. This film follows a Roman Catholic priest and a nun as they uncover an evil secret involving Bonnie Aaron's terrifying Nun character from The Conjuring 2.

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The Nun

New Line Cinema

Sep 7, 2018

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2. Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Following The Nun, Annabelle: Creation transports us to 1955 California. This film, the fourth in the franchise but second chronologically, explores the origin of the notorious Annabelle doll. A doll-maker opens his home to six orphans and a nun, only to unleash an ancient evil.

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Annabelle: Creation

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Aug 11, 2017

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3. The Nun 2 (2023)

Although The Nun 2 follows the events of the first Nun film, it's set in 1956, four years after Sister Irene's initial encounter with Valak and one year after Annabelle: Creation.

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The Nun 2

New Line Cinema

Sep 8, 2023

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