The Conjuring Films Universe Timeline in Chronological Order

11 May 2025
Venture into the dread-soaked timeline of The Conjuring Universe, a sprawling saga where malevolent spirits and ancient demons stalk the living, their stories etched in blood and fear.

Forget the safe harbor of release dates; we plunge headfirst into the chronological abyss, where the very origins of unspeakable evil are unearthed. Witness the dawning of paranormal terror, the rise of iconic antagonists, and the unwavering courage of those who dare to confront the unholy.

At the heart of this terrifying tapestry are the formidable paranormal investigators, Lorraine and Ed Warren, portrayed with compelling intensity by Vera Farmiga (Source Code) and Patrick Wilson (Watchmen). Their journey, based on real-life accounts, anchors the universe, but the tendrils of horror reach far beyond their investigations.

We will trace the genesis of the terrifying doll Annabelle, a conduit for demonic forces, whose story unfolds through the chilling performances of various actors embodying her victims and those who seek to understand her curse.


Prepare to witness the horrifying genesis of Valak, the demonic nun who first chills spines in The Nun, brought to terrifying life by Bonnie Aarons. Her ancient evil casts a long shadow across the timeline, a primal fear that predates even the Warrens’ most harrowing cases.

This chronological exploration will immerse you in decades of escalating dread, connecting seemingly disparate tales into a cohesive and deeply unsettling whole. Brace yourself for a journey into the darkest corners of the supernatural, where innocence is shattered and the line between the living and the damned blurs into a terrifying nightmare. This is the true, chronological descent into The Conjuring Universe... if you dare...

The Conjuring Films Universe Timeline in Chronological Order

Release Year Film Title Setting (Year) Key Events
2018 The Nun 1952 In Romania, a priest and a novice nun investigate the suicide of a nun and confront the ancient demonic entity Valak.
2017 Annabelle: Creation 1955 Years after the tragic death of their daughter, a dollmaker and his wife welcome orphans into their home, unknowingly unleashing the demonic spirit bound to the doll Annabelle.
2023 The Nun II 1956 Following the events of The Nun, Sister Irene once again confronts the malevolent force of Valak, this time in 1956 France.
2014 Annabelle 1967 A young couple’s blissful life takes a dark turn after they bring the possessed doll Annabelle into their home.
2013 The Conjuring 1971 Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren are called to help the Perron family, terrorized by a dark presence in their Rhode Island farmhouse.
2019 Annabelle Comes Home 1972 The Warrens bring Annabelle to their artifact room; when their daughter and friends are left alone, other malevolent spirits awaken.
2019 The Curse of La Llorona 1973 In Los Angeles, a social worker must protect her children from the vengeful spirit of La Llorona; Father Perez (from Annabelle) makes a connecting appearance.
2016 The Conjuring 2 1977 The Warrens travel to Enfield, England, to investigate the Hodgson poltergeist, introducing Valak.
2021 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It 1981 The Warrens investigate a murder case where demonic possession is used as a defense, pushing their beliefs to the limit.

Key Characters and Their Recurring Presence:

  • Lorraine and Ed Warren (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson): central figures appearing in every Conjuring film and felt throughout the spin-offs, especially Annabelle Comes Home.
  • Annabelle: the most prominent supernatural entity, starring in her own trilogy (Annabelle, Annabelle: Creation, Annabelle Comes Home) and reappearing as a cursed artifact in the main Conjuring entries.
  • Valak (Bonnie Aarons): introduced in The Conjuring 2 and explored in the Nun prequels (The Nun and The Nun II).
  • Father Perez (Tony Amendola): minor but linking thread, first aiding the Form family in Annabelle and later in The Curse of La Llorona.

Interconnectedness of the Conjuring Films:

  • The Warrens’ Cases: each main Conjuring entry introduces an artifact or entity that becomes the focus of a spin-off (for example, Annabelle emerges from the Perron haunting in The Conjuring).
  • Artifact Room: the Warrens’ collection is a narrative hub—Annabelle Comes Home uses this setting to bring various cursed objects together.
  • Prequel Structure: films like Annabelle: Creation, The Nun and The Nun II delve into the origins of the evil the Warrens later face, layering backstory onto the Conjuring timeline.

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