Conjuring movies has been scaring us since 2013 and later joined by some more creepy and scary movies – Anabelle and the Nun. Man, I really can’t forget how creepy is that Anabelle doll…ooff!
Well, if you have finally gathered the courage to watch the entire series of Conjuring movies, you can watch it in two ways – Release Date order and Chronological order. The story continuation feels uniform in chronological order, but whatever be the watch order, the movie series do not miss a chance to scare you!
If you are ready, check out the Conjuring, Annabelle, The Nun Movies Watch Order below.
Conjuring, Annabelle, The Nun -Movies in Chronological Order
| # | Movie Title | Story Year | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nun | 1952 | 5.4/10 |
| 2 | Annabelle: Creation | 1955 | 6.5/10 |
| 3 | The Nun II | 1956 | 5.6/10 |
| 4 | Annabelle | 1967 | 5.4/10 |
| 5 | The Conjuring | 1971 | 7.5/10 |
| 6 | Annabelle Comes Home | 1972 | 5.9/10 |
| 7 | The Curse of La Llorona | 1973 | 5.3/10 |
| 8 | The Conjuring 2 | 1977 | 7.3/10 |
| 9 | The Conjuring – The Devil Made Me Do It | 1981 | 6.2/10 |
| 10 | The Conjuring – Last Rites | 1986 (or mid-1980s) | 6.3/10 |
Conjuring Movies in Order of Release
1. The Conjuring
| IMDb rating | 7.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 19, 2013 |
| Director | James Wan |
Description
This is the film that launched the modern Conjuring Universe. Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to assist the Perron family in Rhode Island, who are experiencing a barrage of supernatural occurrences. It introduces the Warrens’ method of investigation, the haunted house trope, and the blend of real-case framing with cinematic horror.
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2. Annabelle
| IMDb rating | 5.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 3, 2014 |
| Director | John R. Leonetti |
Description
A spin-off/prequel centred on the Annabelle doll, which was referenced in The Conjuring. A young couple brings the doll into their home, and supernatural disturbances begin. This film expands the mythology of haunted artifacts in the universe.
3. The Conjuring 2
| IMDb rating | 7.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 10, 2016 |
| Director | James Wan |
Description
The Warrens travel to England to assist a family in Enfield suffering from poltergeist activity. The film intensifies the supernatural conflict, reintroduces the demon Valak (the Nun), and deepens the overarching lore of the universe.
4. Annabelle: Creation
| IMDb rating | 6.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 11, 2017 |
| Director | David F. Sandberg |
Description
A prequel that reveals how the Annabelle doll became possessed. A dollmaker and his wife open their home to orphans and a nun; the evil entity attached to Annabelle begins to manifest. This film provides backstory for an important artifact in the universe.
5. The Nun
| IMDb rating | 5.4/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 7, 2018 |
| Director | Corin Hardy |
Description
A spiritual spin-off, focusing on the demon nun Valak — introduced in The Conjuring 2. A priest and a nun investigate a death in a Romanian abbey, uncovering dark forces and lore that link back to the main series.
6. The Curse of La Llorona
| IMDb rating | 5.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 19, 2019 |
| Director | Michael Chaves |
Description
Based on Latin American folklore, this film is a looser connection to the Conjuring Universe. A social worker and her children are haunted by a malevolent spirit that targets children. The tie to the universe is slight (via a recurring minor character).
7. Annabelle Comes Home
| IMDb rating | 5.9/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 26, 2019 |
| Director | Gary Dauberman |
Description
While the Warrens are away, their artifact room is breached, releasing the demons tied to Annabelle. Their daughter Judy must confront the unleashed horrors. It ties artifact lore to direct threat mechanics.
8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
| IMDb rating | 6.2/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | June 4, 2021 |
| Director | Michael Chaves |
Description
Based on a real murder case, the film revolves around a man claiming demonic possession during a homicide, and the Warrens must prove supernatural influence. It shifts the setting from haunted houses to legal and psychological terrain.
9. The Nun II
| IMDb rating | 5.6/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 8, 2023 |
| Director | Michael Chaves |
Description
A sequel to The Nun, set in 1956, four years after the original. Sister Irene faces new demonic deaths tied to Valak. The film deepens the lore and bridges events that bleed into the later timeline.
10. The Conjuring: Last Rites
| IMDb rating | 6.3/10 |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 5, 2025 (planned) |
| Director | Michael Chaves |
Description
Announced as the final mainline Warren case. It follows Ed and Lorraine Warren confronting their most dangerous investigation yet, aiming to bring closure to their narrative and the universe’s supernatural conflicts.
That’s pretty much it.
And congrats you are brave enough to even search about the Conjuring series, I’m too scared to talk about these movies alone. Also, if you are watching the movies on Halloween – Happy Halloween!
