Since its release in 2013, The Conjuring has grown into a sprawling horror franchise. Loosely based on the case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who were real people, the franchise comprises today three main Conjuring films, three Annabelle spinoffs, and several more. If you’re feeling adventurous enough for a full marathon, here’s how to watch the movies in story-chronological order, as well as where to stream them.
- The Nun (2018) – Set in 1952
This is where the demon Valak all started. A priest sent by the Vatican and a novice look into the untimely death of a nun at a Romanian abbey.
Available on: JioHotstar, Prime Video, Apple TV (rent)
- Annabelle: Creation (2017) – Set in 1955
A dollmaker and his wife take in orphan girls as a home after losing their own daughter. One of their works, Annabelle, unleashes havoc.
Released on: Netflix, Prime Video
- Annabelle (2014) – Set in 1967
This initial Annabelle spinoff tells the story of a couple that witnesses frightening supernatural occurrences after inviting the evil doll into their lives.
Released on: Netflix, Prime Video
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019) – Set in 1972
The Warrens take Annabelle to their artifact room, but things get out of hand when a nosy teen friend of their babysitter unleashes the devilish forces.
Available on: Netflix, Prime Video
- The Conjuring (2013) – Based in 1971
The Warrens assist the Perron family in fighting evil spirits in their Rhode Island farmhouse in one of the most well-known installments of the franchise.
Available on: Prime Video, Apple TV (rent/buy)
- The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – Set in 1973
Loosely linked to the Conjuring universe through Father Perez from Annabelle, this movie brings the Mexican folklore of La Llorona to life.
Available on: Apple TV (rent/buy)
- The Conjuring 2 (2016) – Set in 1977
The Warrens are called to London to assist a single mother and her children in one of their most well-documented cases, the Enfield poltergeist.
Where to watch: Prime Video
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) – 1981
This is the first time in the real trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson that demonic possession has been tried as a defense in court.
Where to watch: Prime Video
- The Nun II (2023) – 1956
Sister Irene comes back to uncover a series of fatalities attributed to Valak’s return in this spine-chilling sequel.
Streaming on: JioHotstar, Prime Video, Apple TV (rent)
