When the Warren family carried out their work at the farmhouse in Rhode Island, they never knew their case files and work would be showcased in a series of movies that’ll become a popular franchise. The Conjuring is about the Warrens’ attempts to save different people from paranormal creatures and demons. With so many spin-offs and movies released, it is hard to get the timeline straight. 

So if you’re looking to watch all the movies in this horror series, then we have The Conjuring universe in order of release and chronological order. To get started with your binge-watching, we have added the total number of Annabelle movies and Conjuring movies and the different platforms you can stream the film on. Make sure to keep the lights on and keep away all the dummies, toys, and dolls, so you do not get creeped out midway!

How Many Conjuring and Annabelle Movies are there?

There are a total of 6 Annabelle and Conjuring movies, but separately there are 3 Conjuring and three Annabelle movies. 

  • Annabelle 
  • Annabelle: Creation
  • Annabelle Comes Home 

For the Conjuring series, there are again three movies in order:

  • The Conjuring 
  • The Conjuring 2
  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made me do it

The Conjuring Universe in Order of Release

The Conjuring Universe in Order of Release

The Conjuring universe, in order of release, includes the movies according to the years they were released in:

  1. The Conjuring (2013)
  2. Annabelle (2014)
  3. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
  4. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
  5. The Nun (2018)
  6. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
  7. The Curse La Llorona (2019)
  8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do it (2021)

But we recommend you go through the Chronological order of the Conjuring universe to know the right order to watch the thrilling series. 

Chronological Order of the Conjuring Timeline

1. The Nun (2018)

The Nun (2018)

The Nun is a 2018 American supernatural horror film directed by Corin Hardy. The Nun is a spin-off and prequel to the 2016 film The Conjuring 2 and serves as the fifth installment in The Conjuring Universe.

The movie tells the story of Sister Irene, who has been sent from Romania to investigate the suicide of a nun at an abbey in France. Together with Father Burke, they uncover something much more sinister than just a simple suicide.

2. Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Annabelle Creation is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman. It is a prequel to The Conjuring (2013) and Annabelle (2014).

The film centers on the dollmaker Samuel Mullins and his wife Esther Mullins, who, in 1971, welcomed a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home. One of the girls, Janice, is possessed by the demon that later takes possession of the Annabelle doll and terrorizes their family.

3. Annabelle (2014)

Annabelle (2014)

Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, produced by James Wan, and written by Gary Dauberman. The film is a prequel to the 2014 film The Conjuring and the third installment in The Conjuring franchise.

The movie starts with John and Mia expecting their first child and finding an old doll in their antique store. They give it to their daughter because it reminds them of how they fell in love. They don’t know that the doll has been inhabited by the spirit of Annabelle Higgins, who was killed by her mother many years ago.

Annabelle’s goal is to take revenge on her father, and now she has found the perfect family for this purpose, John and Mia’s family. She starts to terrorize them and make them believe they are going crazy, so they will kill themselves or each other so she can finally have peace.

4. The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring (2013)

The Conjuring (2013) is a supernatural horror film released in 2013. It was directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes. The film is based on the real-life story of the Perron family, who experienced a haunting in 1971.

The movie starts with Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating a case of demonic possession at the home of an eleven-year-old girl in Rhode Island. They are then called to help the Perron family, who have been experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse for some time. Perron’s daughter, Carolyn, becomes possessed, and her personality changes completely. The Warrens then join forces to help get rid of the demonic possession. 

5. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

Annabelle Comes Home is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman. It is the third installment in the Annabelle series, following The Conjuring (2013) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).

The movie is set in 1972, where Ed and Loraine have custody of the doll, Annabelle, and have locked her up in their artifacts room. The doll is shut to prevent the terror the demon inside the doll is known to spread. But one night, when the babysitter who knows about the artifacts room attempts to talk to her father, things take a different turn.

6. The Curse Of La Llorona (2019)

The Curse Of La Llorona (2019)

The Curse of La Llorona is set in 1973 when an old curse haunts a social worker and her kids, Chris and Samantha. They have to undergo the worst time when La Llorona haunts the kids and is set to take them away from Anna. Anna is scared and doesn’t want to lose her kids, especially because she has lost her husband. The only way her family can survive is if the Priest helps set the matter straight and take things into his hand to put an end to La Llorona once and for all. 

7. The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Conjuring 2 is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan. It is the sequel to the 2013 film, The Conjuring and the second installment in The Conjuring series.

The movie tells the story of how Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Rather than being set in Rhode Island as its predecessor was, The Conjuring 2 is set almost entirely at the Enfield home.

8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

The third installment of the Conjuring series is set in 1981, where for the first time, a murder suspect uses demonic possession as his defense. Ed and Loraine are surprised, the events occur after the exorcism by a couple that left a demon in Arne, and Ed was left unconscious for months. Arne is possessed by the devil, who makes him commit heinous crimes and kill people. Ed and Loraine, including the couple, help Arne stop the demon and let Arne free. 

What’s the Best Way to Watch the Conjuring and Annabelle movies in order?

The best way to watch all the movies and to better understand how they are interlinked and the reason behind all that’s happening in the film are listed below. You can use the same order to watch the Conjuring and Annabelle movies.

  • The Nun- 1952
  • Annabelle: Creation -1955
  • Annabelle -1967
  • The Conjuring -1971
  • Annabelle Comes Home-1972
  • The Curse of La Llorona-1973
  • The Conjuring 2 -1977
  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It -1981

We have also mentioned the year in which the incident occurred, so you know the story’s build-up and how each event is interlinked through the date. 

Streaming Platforms to Watch Conjuring and Annabelle Movies 

The movies from both series are linked with each other but released in different years, and they are different in terms of production and streaming rights. So you might be unable to find all the parts in one place. We have listed all the platforms where you can watch the Conjuring and Annabelle movies. 

  1. The Conjuring: HBO Max and Netflix
  2. Annabelle: Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max
  3. The Conjuring 2: Netflix and HBO Max
  4. Annabelle Creation: HBO Max
  5. The Nun: HBO Max and Prime Video
  6. The Curse of Llorona: TruTV, Netflix, HBO Max, and DirecTV
  7. Annabelle Comes Home: Prime Video and HBO Max
  8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It: Prime Video and HBO MaxFAQs

FAQs

1. Will there be a conjuring movie in 2022?

Not sure about 2022, but recently a movie has been set to release in the years to come. 

2. What are all the Annabelle movies in order?

The Annabelle movies in order include Annabelle, Annabelle Creation, and then Annabelle Comes Home. 

3. Are Annabelle movies before the conjuring movies?

The movie Annabelle: Creation is the prequel to the Annabelle movie, again the prequel to The Conjuring. The film revolves around the demonic doll who became possessed. The events started in 1943 and then moved further as the story and events occurred. 

In Short

You now know the correct order to watch the Conjuring movies in order and all about the Annabelle movies. These movies are top-rated for horror scenes and what makes them unique is knowing someone had to live through them as they are all based on true stories. 

Each of these movies has a different storyline, and the unpredictability makes them even more terrorizing. Step in for a rollercoaster of emotions, get scared, and have the best time watching these people’s favorite horror movies!

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By Abdul Wahab

Abdul Wahab is a Software Engineer by profession and a Tech geek by nature. Having been associated with the tech industry for the last five years, he has covered a wide range of Tech topics and produced well-researched and engaging content. You will mostly find him reviewing tech products and writing blog posts. Binge-watching tech reviews and endlessly reading tech blogs are his favorite hobbies.

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