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The Conjuring Movies in Order

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All 10 Conjuring Universe films in two orders: release order (start with The Conjuring, 2013) and a chronological in-universe timeline running from The Nun in 1952 onward.

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  1. The Conjuring 2013

    The one that started it; introduces the Warrens

  2. Annabelle 2014

    First spinoff, the haunted doll's origin

  3. The Conjuring 2 2016

    The Enfield haunting; introduces the Nun

  4. Annabelle: Creation 2017

    Prequel to the first Annabelle

  5. The Nun 2018

    Valak's origin in 1952 Romania

  6. The Curse of La Llorona 2019

    Loosely tied via a returning priest (Father Perez); often treated as semi-canon

  7. Annabelle Comes Home 2019

    Set inside the Warrens' artifact room

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

    Based on the Arne Johnson murder trial

  9. The Nun II 2023

    Valak returns in 1956 France

  10. The Conjuring: Last Rites 2025

    Final Warren chapter; the Smurl haunting

  11. The Conjuring: First Communion 2027

    The next chapter, in theaters September 10, 2027; timeline placement to be confirmed

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Why this order?

The Conjuring Universe is a shared horror world built around real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, spun off into the Annabelle and Nun sub-series. Because the films were not made in story order, the two listings below answer two different questions: how it was released, and how the events actually unfold.

Release order is the way almost everyone should watch first, and it is our default. The Conjuring (2013) sets up the Warrens, their tone, and the demonic doll Annabelle that launches the spinoffs. Watching in release order lets each new film land the way audiences experienced it, with mid-credits teases and callbacks paying off in sequence. Nothing is spoiled and no setup is missed, which is why we recommend it for newcomers.

Chronological order arranges the films by the in-universe year each story is set, and this is the page's real value-add because the timeline is genuinely tangled. The Nun (1952) is the earliest, followed by The Nun II (1956) and the main haunting in Annabelle: Creation (mid-1950s). The thread then moves through Annabelle (1967), Annabelle Comes Home (late 1960s), The Conjuring (1971), The Curse of La Llorona (1973), The Conjuring 2 (1977) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (1981). The Conjuring: Last Rites jumps across decades, so we place it last. Settings overlap and a couple of films flash back, so treat this as a best-fit timeline rather than an exact clock.

If you enjoy interconnected horror, the closest cousin is Insidious, also from director James Wan; fans of franchise-spanning mythology often move on to it next.

Timeline 2013-2027

Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.

  1. 2013 The Conjuring
  2. 2014 Annabelle
  3. 2016 The Conjuring 2
  4. 2017 Annabelle: Creation
  5. 2018 The Nun
  6. 2019 The Curse of La LloronaAnnabelle Comes Home
  7. 2021 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
  8. 2023 The Nun II
  9. 2025 The Conjuring: Last Rites
  10. 2027 The Conjuring: First Communion

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Frequently asked questions

How many Conjuring Universe movies are there?

There are 10 films as of 2025: four main Conjuring movies (The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, The Devil Made Me Do It, and Last Rites), three Annabelle films, two Nun films, and The Curse of La Llorona.

What order should I watch The Conjuring Universe in?

For a first watch, use release order starting with The Conjuring (2013). For the in-universe timeline, start with The Nun (1952) and follow the chronological order on this page.

Is The Conjuring: Last Rites the final movie?

Released September 2025, Last Rites is billed as the final chapter of Ed and Lorraine Warren's story, though spinoffs in the universe could continue.

Do I need to watch the Annabelle and Nun movies?

No. The four main Conjuring films stand on their own, but the Annabelle and Nun spinoffs add backstory to the doll and the demon Valak.

Are the Conjuring movies based on true stories?

They are loosely inspired by cases from real paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, but the films heavily dramatize and fictionalize those events.

Which Conjuring movie is set the earliest?

The Nun (2018) is set the earliest, in 1952, depicting the origin of the demonic Valak before the Warren-era stories.

Is another Conjuring movie coming after Last Rites?

Yes: The Conjuring: First Communion is dated for theaters on September 10, 2027, with director and cast attached. Where it lands on the universe's internal timeline has not been revealed, so we list it last for now and will re-slot it once the setting is confirmed.

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