The Conjuring Universe Timeline
Every case. Every connection. All in order.
The Conjuring Universe weaves decades of hauntings, possessions, and cursed objects around the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Use this spoiler-light guide to follow the story chronologically or revisit the franchise in theatrical release order. Either path leads to the same question: what will you watch next?
The quick answer
Release order
Chronological order
- The Nun Set in 1952
- Annabelle: Creation Set in 1955
- The Nun II Set in 1956
- Annabelle Set in 1967
- The Conjuring Set in 1971
- Annabelle Comes Home Set in 1972
- The Curse of La Llorona Set in 1973
- The Conjuring 2 Set in 1976–1977
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Set in 1981
- The Conjuring: Last Rites Set in 1986
First time watching? Use release order. It preserves the franchise's reveals and introductions. Use chronology for a story-first rewatch.
The complete timeline
Annabelle: Creation
A dollmaker and his wife open their home to a nun and several orphaned girls.
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The Nun II
Sister Irene faces the demonic force again as terror spreads beyond the abbey walls.
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Annabelle
A rare vintage doll becomes a gateway for a malevolent presence inside a young family's home.
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The Conjuring
Paranormal investigators confront a dark presence in a Rhode Island farmhouse.
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Annabelle Comes Home
The Warrens lock Annabelle away, but one reckless night awakens the artifacts around her.
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The Curse of La Llorona
A grieving spirit stalks a family while seeking the children she lost long ago.
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The Conjuring 2
The Warrens travel to London to confront a violent presence in the Enfield home.
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
A murder trial leads the Warrens into a case of alleged possession and ritual violence.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
Ed and Lorraine Warren face one final case that threatens everything they have built.
Read entryWhere La Llorona fits
The Curse of La Llorona shares an on-screen character and franchise references, but its official canon status has been described inconsistently. It is included here as a loosely connected chapter and labeled accordingly.
The Conjuring Universe Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between chronological order and release order?
Release order follows the dates the films reached theaters, beginning with The Conjuring in 2013. Chronological order follows the principal year of each story, beginning with The Nun in 1952.
What order should a first-time viewer use?
Release order is the best first viewing because reveals and recurring characters arrive as the filmmakers introduced them. Chronological order works well for a rewatch focused on the shared timeline.
Is The Curse of La Llorona part of The Conjuring Universe?
The film contains a direct character connection, but its status has been described inconsistently by people involved with the franchise. This guide includes it as a loosely connected and optional chapter.
Can I watch only the main Conjuring films?
Yes. The four Conjuring films form the central Warren storyline. The Annabelle and Nun films add background, recurring objects, and connected cases, but the main series can be followed on its own.