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.
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: 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
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Hellraiser
Supernatural body horror centered on a mysterious puzzle box and the sadomasochistic Cenobites led by Pinhead.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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Saw
A horror franchise centered on the elaborate death traps and moral philosophy of serial killer John Kramer, known as Jigsaw.
The Omen
A supernatural horror franchise following the Antichrist Damien Thorn from his sinister origins through his rise to power, plus a modern remake.
Unbreakable
M. Night Shyamalan's grounded superhero trilogy following ordinary people who discover extraordinary abilities, culminating in an unexpected crossover.