The Conjuring Universe Movies: Story Timeline
The Conjuring Universe supernatural horror franchise presented in chronological order, starting with the earliest supernatural origins in the 1940s and progressing through the 1980s. This timeline approach reveals how ancient evils and cursed objects eventually connect to modern-day Warren investigations, creating a comprehensive mythology of interconnected supernatural terror.
Following the story timeline allows viewers to understand the complete origins of malevolent entities like The Nun and cursed objects like the Annabelle doll before witnessing their encounters with the Warrens and other victims. This order emphasizes the franchise's rich backstory and shows how decades of supernatural evil culminate in the paranormal cases that made Ed and Lorraine Warren famous.
There are 3 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
The Nun
A priest and a novice are sent by the Vatican to investigate the mysterious death of a young nun at a Romanian abbey, where they encounter a terrifying demonic presence.
Annabelle: Creation
A doll maker and his wife invite a nun and orphaned girls into their home, where they encounter the terrifying possessed doll Annabelle.
The Nun II
In 1956 France, Sister Irene investigates a priest's violent murder and must once again confront the demonic nun entity that has haunted her past.
Annabelle
A young couple discovers that a vintage doll in their home has become a conduit for supernatural terror after a violent encounter with satanic cultists.
The Conjuring
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to help a family being terrorized by a dark supernatural presence in their remote farmhouse.
Annabelle Comes Home
When demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren lock the possessed Annabelle doll in their artifacts room, she awakens other evil spirits who target the Warrens' young daughter and her friends during a terrifying night.
The Conjuring 2
Paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to London to help a single mother whose house is terrorized by malicious spirits.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on their most challenging case yet when they must help a young man whose murder trial becomes the first in U.S. history to use demonic possession as a legal defense.
Other Film Series
David Lynch
Visionary surrealist filmmaker known for his exploration of dream logic, suburban darkness, and the mysteries lurking beneath everyday American life.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Four films exploring alien pod people replacing humans, each updating the concept for different eras and anxieties.
REC
Spanish found footage horror franchise following a demonic infection outbreak, featuring intense apartment building quarantine scenarios and their devastating consequences.
Scream
A meta-horror franchise following Sidney Prescott and others as they face various Ghostface killers, known for its self-aware commentary on slasher film tropes.
The Omen
A supernatural horror franchise following the Antichrist Damien Thorn from his sinister origins through his rise to power, plus a modern remake.