The Conjuring Universe: Every movie in chronological order

(pocket-lint) – Warner Bros with New Line Cinema has sought to replicate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by creating their own cinematic universes. In 2013, he released a supernatural horror called The Conjuring, which generated more than $300 million worldwide. it spawned a direct sequel and then five more spin-off films. All of those movies culminated in the latest release of The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It in theaters and on HBO Max.

That entry even pushed the sleight-of-hand universe past the $2 billion mark at the box office. The Conjuring Films tells the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a real-life couple who began investigating paranormal activities in the 1960s. The first two Conjuring Films are based on archives of some of their most terrifying experiences, while The other movies in the universe, including Annabelle and The Nun, serve as origin stories for the demonic entities that lurk in the burrows.

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you can watch all the magical universe movies in the order they were released in theaters. that’s always fun. but a more interesting and maybe even horrifying viewing experience is to see them in the order of the events that happen (i.e. chronologically). let us explain.

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the magical universe: chronological order

To skip the spoilers, check out our at-a-glance version of this guide below.

note: there are spoilers below.

the nun (2018)

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the nun takes place for the first time in the conjuring universe: in 1952 in a monastery in romania. After a local finds the body of a nun on the steps of the monastery, the Vatican sends Father Burke (Demian Bichir) and Irene (Taissa Farmiga), a young nun who has yet to take her vows, to investigate. Once there, the pair must explore the centuries-old complex and the origins of a demon named Valak.

now, this is not official, but the internet seems to believe that irene may be lorraine warren. the actors who play both characters are sisters and they look alike. the characters themselves would be the same age, both are religious and experience visions. Like we said, this hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s something to keep in mind as you look around the magical universe and connect the dots.

gary dauberman wrote the nun, and it was directed by corin hardy. dauberman is also known for wringing out the new it and it: chapter two.

annabelle: creation (2017)

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Set in 1955, Annabelle: Creation is actually a prequel to 2014’s Annabelle. It tells the story of a dollmaker named Samuel Mullins (Anthony Lapaglia) and his wife (Miranda Otto). After a local orphanage closes, they open their home for six orphans and their sister Charlotte (Stephanie Sigman). But, as this is a horror film, the orphans are asked not to enter the room of the Mullins’ deceased daughter. almost immediately, a polio-stricken girl, janice (talitha bateman), finds a way in and unleashes an evil that was once contained.

Watch for hints and links to other movies in the universe. for example, we saw valak, as the demon nun, in a photograph.

also, gary dauberman wrote anabelle: creation and annabelle, while david sanberg, who also did shazam and lights out, directed this movie.

annabelle (2014)

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Set 12 years after Annabelle: Creation, Annabelle’s first film is directed by John Leonetti and begins with a young doctor (Ward Horton) who gives his pregnant wife, Mia (Annabelle Wallis), a rare doll, annabelle, that she wanted to complete her collection of incredibly creepy dolls. soon after, the couple experiences a horrific tragedy that forces them to throw the doll in the trash and flee to a new apartment. but annabelle follows them.

janice, the girl with polio in anabelle: creation, also appears in this movie, though she looks nothing like her old self.

the spell (2013)

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The first movie in the conjuring universe is actually the fourth movie, chronologically. It’s also the first to focus on Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga). They come to the aid of the Perron family, who moved into an old farmhouse and began experiencing violent paranormal attacks. We also see a bit of Annabelle, who is stored in the warrens artifact room.

james wan, co-creator of the saw and insidious franchises and producer of most of the films in the conjuring universe, directed the conjuring. but the script for the film was written by brothers chad and carey hayes.

annabelle comes home (2019)

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annabelle comes home shows the immediate aftermath of the burrows that took annabelle from the nurses they gave the doll to and now claim it is the source of the paranormal activity they have been experiencing. The story then jumps to the future, about a year after the events of The Conjuring, and we see the Warrens hire Mary Ellen (Madison Iseman) as a babysitter for Ella’s daughter Judy (Mckenna Grace).

Because babysitters can never have a nice, quiet evening in horror movies, Annabelle and several other spirits and demons locked in the artifact room accidentally escape over the course of a single night, and all while burrowing them. they are far from home.

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gary dauberman once again wrote this installment of annabelle, along with james wan, and also directed it.

the curse of la llorona (2019)

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The Curse of La Llorona is set in 1977 and follows widowed social worker Anna Garcia (Linda Cardellini). After Anna investigates the home of a traumatized family, she recommends that two young children be separated from her mother, Patricia (Patricia Velasquez). When the children turn up dead that night, she soon learns that her mother was protecting them from a vengeful Mexican spirit that is now haunting her children Samantha (Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen) and Chris (Roman Christou). /p>

there is a priest in this movie who also appeared in annabelle. we also briefly hear about burrows in one scene. but other than that, the curse of la llorona is more of an indie production that is technically part of the conjuring universe, but doesn’t feel like it.

michael chaves wrote this film, while mikki daughtry and tobias iaconis directed it.

the conjuring 2 (2016)

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the conjuring 2 continues down the rabbit holes after an investigation into the amityville murders and the media firestorm that followed. Set primarily in the London suburb of Enfield, it features single mother Peggy Hodgson (Frances O’Connor) and her family. They begin experiencing paranormal events after Peggy’s daughter Janet (Madison Wolfe) plays with a Ouija board. Fortunately, burrows can help.

the conjuring 2 really does relate to the nun, but we don’t want to give too much away, so you’ll just have to watch them both to find out how.

also, james wan returned to direct conjuring 2. it was written by chad and carey hayes, david leslie johnson-mcgoldrick and wan.

the sleight of hand: the devil made me do it (2021)

The latest installment in the sleight-of-hand universe opens June 4, 2021 on HBO Max and in theaters. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Burrows to help defend Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who, in 1981, proclaimed his innocence against a murder charge by claiming he was possessed by a demon. the burrowers soon discover that there is a new demonic threat they will have to deal with. michael chaves, who did the curse of la llorona, directed this film, with david leslie johnson-mcgoldrick as screenwriter.

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bonus: conjuration shorts

As part of the launch of Annabelle: Creation in 2017, Warner Bros Pictures announced a contest for entrants to create their own short films that could exist within the magical universe. the winners are available on youtube.

• the nurse
• the confession
• what’s wrong with mommy
• blund’s lullaby
• souls innocent

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spoiler-free version: the magical universe at a glance

chronological order

this is the same list as the previous one, but without spoilers.

• the nun (2018)
• annabelle: the creation (2017)
• annabelle (2014)
• the conjuring (2013)
• annabelle comes home (2019)
• the curse of la llorona (2019)
• the conjuring 2 (2016)
• the conjuring: the devil made me do it (2021)

theatrical release order

If you prefer to watch the Conjuring Universe movies in the order they were released in theaters, follow this list:

• the conjuring (2013)
• annabelle (2014)
• the conjuring 2 (2016)
• annabelle: creation (2017)
• the nun (2018)
• the curse of la llorona (2019)
• annabelle comes home (2019)
• the spell: the devil made me do it (2021)

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