How To Watch The Conjuring Movies In Order?

“The Conjuring” series offers a terrifying glimpse into various supernatural events, expanding its scope with each installment. Here’s a detailed guide on how to watch the movies in chronological order based on the timeline of events within the series:

1. The Nun (2018)

Setting: 1952

Plot: This spin-off prequel explores the origins of the demonic nun Valak in a remote Romanian abbey. When a young nun takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together, they uncover the order’s unholy secret, risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls.

Box Office: “The Nun” grossed over $365 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films in the “Conjuring” franchise, demonstrating the strong appeal of its horror elements and deep look into a dark, spiritual storyline.

2. Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Setting: Mid-1950s to early 1960s

Plot: As a prequel to “Annabelle,” this film traces the origins of the cursed Annabelle doll. It begins with a dollmaker and his wife, whose daughter tragically dies. Years later, they decide to open their home to a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage. However, the dollmaker’s creation, Annabelle, becomes a conduit for evil after the couple unwittingly invites malevolent spirits into their home.

Box Office: “Annabelle: Creation” was a significant box office success, earning over $306 million globally. Its success affirmed the strong market interest in backstory-rich horror films within the “Conjuring” universe.

3. Annabelle (2014)

Setting: Late 1960s

Plot: This movie follows the events leading up to the horrors involving the Annabelle doll, as seen in “The Conjuring.” After John Form gives his pregnant wife Mia a doll, their delight soon turns to terror when the doll becomes the host to a cult’s malevolent spirit. The film details their terrifying encounters with the supernatural and their attempts to rid themselves of the malevolent force.

Box Office: “Annabelle” grossed approximately $257 million worldwide, demonstrating the fans’ continued interest in the dark tales of the “Conjuring” universe and setting the stage for further expansions of the narrative.

4. The Conjuring (2013)

Setting: 1971

Plot: This film introduces viewers to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who come to assist the Perron family experiencing disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island. It is based on the Warrens’ real-life investigations and sets the tone for the entire series with its focus on their personal and professional challenges.

Box Office: “The Conjuring” was not only a critical success but also a box office hit, grossing over $319 million globally. It was praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, marking a revitalization in the mainstream horror genre.

5. The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Setting: 1977

Plot: This sequel follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. This film focuses on the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case, one of the most documented paranormal occurrences, which tested the Warrens’ skills to their limits.

Box Office: “The Conjuring 2” was another commercial success, grossing over $320 million worldwide. The film’s ability to blend dramatic storytelling with horrifying supernatural elements helped solidify the franchise’s reputation for delivering consistent scares.

6. The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Setting: 1973

Plot: Although more loosely connected to the “Conjuring” universe, this film centers around the Hispanic legend of La Llorona, a grieving mother who causes misfortune to those around her. A social worker and her children are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm after ignoring the eerie warnings of a troubled mother.

Box Office: Grossing around $123 million globally, “The Curse of La Llorona” performed well, considering its modest budget and was effective in integrating cultural folklore into the broader “Conjuring” universe narrative.

7. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Setting: 1972

Plot: Serving as a direct sequel to “Annabelle” and set shortly after “The Conjuring,” this film depicts the doll Annabelle as she awakens the evil spirits in the artifact room of the Warrens’ house. It focuses on the Warrens’ daughter, Judy, as she and her babysitters battle to survive the night of increasing paranormal activity.

Box Office: The film earned $231 million worldwide and was appreciated for its fun, yet spooky portrayal of the Warrens’ haunted artifact room, making it a solid addition to the saga.

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

Setting: 1981

Plot: This installment takes a dramatic turn by exploring a murder case where the defendant claims demonic possession as a defense for the first time in American history. The Warrens investigate what starts as a fight for a young boy’s soul but reveals a sinister plot that tests their faith and their glimpses into new forms of evil.

Box Office: Grossing over $206 million globally, “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” expanded the narrative scope and showed that the franchise could successfully venture into courtroom horror, blending traditional scares with a historical, real-life event.