The Conjuring universe in order The Conjuring Marathon
Based on true events and fueled by pure dread, this marathon drags you deep into the darkest corners of the Conjuring Universe. Lock the doors, turn off the lights, and see how long your nerves last.
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27 December 2025
Most Recent Release:
The Conjuring: Last Rites - 2025
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1180 Minutes
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(6.5)Watching orders for The Conjuring
The Conjuring universe in order
If you're into jump scares, demonic entities, or just want an excuse to darken your room for a horror binge, a Conjuring Universe movie marathon is exactly what you need. With so many movies and spooky spirits, it can be tough to decide where to start. Do you go by release date, or do you go in order of scariness? Don't worry, we've got your back. In this article, we'll go through the films of the Conjuring Universe in the order that the events in the story happen. Grab your popcorn, call your horror-loving friends, and get ready for a wild ride into a dark world of possessed dolls, cursed convents, and paranormal chaos.
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The Nun Movie 96 min. 2018A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.USER SCORE 6 -
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Annabelle: Creation Movie 110 min. 2017Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the doll maker's possessed creation—Annabelle.USER SCORE 7 -
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The Nun II Movie 110 min. 2023In 1956 France, a priest is violently murdered, and Sister Irene begins to investigate. She once again comes face-to-face with a powerful evil.USER SCORE 7 -
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Annabelle Movie 99 min. 2014A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.USER SCORE 6 -
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Wolves at the Door Movie 73 min. 2016Four friends gather at an elegant home during the Summer of Love, 1969. Unbeknownst to them, deadly visitors are waiting outside. What begins as a simple farewell party turns to a night of primal terror as the intruders stalk and torment the four, who struggle for their lives against what appears to be a senseless attack.USER SCORE 5 -
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The Conjuring Movie 112 min. 2013Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.USER SCORE 8 -
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Annabelle Comes Home Movie 106 min. 2019Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens' ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.USER SCORE 6 -
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The Curse of La Llorona Movie 93 min. 2019In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.USER SCORE 6 -
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The Conjuring 2 Movie 134 min. 2016Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.USER SCORE 7 -
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Movie 111 min. 2021Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.USER SCORE 7 -
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Movie 136 min. 2025Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.USER SCORE 7
The Nun (1952)
Our story starts in the middle of Romania, at a Gothic convent where something's gone really wrong. Corin Hardy directed The Nun, which takes you back to 1952, the earliest point in the Conjuring Universe. In this scene, we meet Sister Irene (played by Taissa Farmiga) and the young priest Burke, who the Vatican sent to look into things. Why? Nuns don't just commit suicide on a whim, there's got to be something demonic going on. This is also our first real introduction to Valak (The Nun), a face you won't soon forget.
Annabelle: Creation (1955)
From convent to creepy farmhouse, Annabelle: Creation, directed by David F. Sandberg, explores the origins of the infamous Annabelle doll. We see how grieving parents (Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto) open their home to something that should've stayed hidden. Then, a group of orphaned girls, including Linda (Lulu Wilson) and Sister Charlotte (Stephanie Sigman), unwittingly adopt a demonic toy child. This film subtly connects to The Nun and features some delightful visual links.
The Nun II (1956)
Directed by Michael Chaves, The Nun II picks up where the first film left off, and yes, Valak is still furious. Sister Irene is back, and so is the surviving boy, Maurice "Frenchie" (Jonas Bloquet). He's now trying to build a new life in France. But evil has other plans. This film not only reveals more about Valak, but also cleverly builds towards later events in the Warren stories. Here's a little heads-up: keep an eye on Maurice. It'll make your marathon even scarier later on.
Annabelle (1967)
Fast forward to the '60s, where we follow a young couple, Mia (Annabelle Wallis) and John Form (Ward Horton), who think they've brought home a cute doll. Spoiler alert (no spoilers): It wasn't a great purchase. John R. Leonetti directed the film, which shows how Annabelle ends up at the Warren occult museum. The pace is a bit slower, but the atmosphere is perfectly eerie. If you thought a cradle next to a rocking chair was creepy, wait until you see what's in the next scene.
Wolves at the Door (1969)
This film is a bit of an outlier in the universe and isn't always included in every list, but for the seasoned binge-watcher, Wolves at the Door (inspired by the Manson murders) fits right in. The mood is raw and psychological, and while the supernatural is less in the forefront, it fits thematically with the grim universe James Wan helped build. Picture a home invasion crossed with a cult-like horror movie. A dark interlude before the Warrens take over.
The Conjuring (1971)
Here it is: the introduction of Ed and Lorraine Warren, iconically portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The Conjuring is where it all began for audiences (it came out in 2013), but in the timeline, we reach this point halfway through. James Wan directed the film, which is about the Perron family's haunting at a remote farmhouse. Picture it: closets that clap, mothers who are possessed, and a jump scare that makes you question every clothesline in your yard. This is a classic Conjuring movie: tight direction, chilling, and the start of a larger paranormal web.
Annabelle Comes Home (1972)
After the Warrens, Annabelle takes center stage again. Gary Dauberman directed Annabelle Comes Home, which is set mostly in one location: the infamous haunted artifact room. Here, the doll is safely stored until, of course, a curious teenager (Katie Sarife as Daniela) decides it's a good idea to touch her. Spoiler alert: it's not. This film is a fun horror movie with multiple entities (like the Black Shuck) and feels like a mini-Avengers story about demonic objects.
The Curse of La Llorona (1973)
Based on the weeping woman legend from Latin America, The Curse of La Llorona takes us to Los Angeles. Linda Cardellini plays a social worker who finds out that some legends are actually true. Is it somehow connected to the Conjuring Universe? Father Perez, who also appeared in Annabelle. Michael Chaves directed this film, and while it may not be as closely connected to the others, it fits perfectly into your marathon with its atmosphere, style, and cursed vibes.
The Conjuring 2 (1977)
We cross the ocean for one of the strongest entries in the universe: The Conjuring 2 is based on the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case in England. Ed and Lorraine Warren are up against another familiar foe: Valak. The atmosphere is intense, the acting is superb (Madison Wolfe as Janet is a standout), and the connections to previous films make this a key piece in the universe. On top of that, this movie has one of the most classic opening scenes in recent horror history.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (1981)
The Warrens are back, but this time it's not about a haunting in a house, but a court case. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is based on the Glatzel exorcism case and the infamous Arne Johnson trial. It's a fresh take on the universe, where the mix of courtroom drama and demonic threat works surprisingly well. And yes, the artifact room makes a quick cameo.
The Conjuring: Last Rites (1982)
The latest film in the universe (for now) is The Conjuring: Last Rites. Details are still a bit mysterious, but we know the story continues where The Devil Made Me Do It left off. The film is set to wrap up the Warren storyline, with Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their roles. Get ready for a film that ties everything together: occult artifacts, conjuring rituals, and maybe even one last showdown with an old nemesis.
Ready for your own paranormal movie night?
No matter if you like to watch everything in one go or spread it out over a few evenings, this Conjuring Universe marathon is sure to give you thrills, chills, and a deep dive into the world of the Warrens. So, turn down the lights, get your bravest friends together, and get ready for a night of supernatural suspense. You might even be inspired to plan your own marathon. Happy haunting!