The Definitive Count: How Many Conjuring Universe Movies Are There (And The Next One Coming In 2025)
As of December 2025, The Conjuring Universe stands as the highest-grossing horror franchise in history, a sprawling cinematic world built upon the real-life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. What began with a single, terrifying haunted house movie has expanded into a complex web of demons, possessed dolls, and evil nuns spanning centuries.
The definitive answer to "how many Conjuring movies are there" depends on how you count, but the official, core shared universe consists of 9 feature films released to date. This count includes the main *Conjuring* trilogy and its two major spin-off trilogies: *Annabelle* and *The Nun*. With a major new installment, *The Conjuring: Last Rites*, scheduled for 2025, the franchise is still actively expanding its lore and terror.
The Complete Conjuring Universe: 9 Core Films (Release Order)
The cinematic universe created by James Wan and New Line Cinema is structured around three main sub-series, all interconnected by the demonic forces that Ed and Lorraine Warren (played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) encounter. Here is the full list of all nine core films in the order of their theatrical release, which is often the best way to experience the saga for the first time.
- 1. The Conjuring (2013)
- The Case: The Perron Family Haunting
- Main Antagonist: The witch Bathsheba Sherman
- Summary: The film that started it all, introducing Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a terrifying haunting at a secluded farmhouse in Rhode Island. The case involves a malevolent spirit of a witch who possessed the mother of the family.
- 2. Annabelle (2014)
- The Case: Origin of the Annabelle Doll
- Main Antagonist: The demon possessing the Annabelle doll
- Summary: A prequel and the first spin-off, this movie details the origin of the creepy Annabelle doll, showing how a cult murder led to a powerful demon latching onto the porcelain figure.
- 3. The Conjuring 2 (2016)
- The Case: The Enfield Poltergeist
- Main Antagonist: The demon Valak (and the spirit of Bill Wilkins)
- Summary: The Warrens travel to North London to assist a single mother and her four children who are being tormented by a poltergeist. This film is crucial as it introduces the demon Valak, who later gets his own spin-off series.
- 4. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
- The Case: The Dollmaker's Tragedy
- Main Antagonist: The demon possessing Annabelle
- Summary: A prequel to a prequel, this film goes back even further to explain how the doll was made and how a demon first came to inhabit it after a tragic accident involving a dollmaker and his wife.
- 5. The Nun (2018)
- The Case: The Cârța Monastery Investigation
- Main Antagonist: The demon Valak
- Summary: Set in 1952 Romania, this is the earliest film chronologically. It explores the terrifying origin of the demon Valak, who takes the form of a demonic nun, and its connection to the ancient monastery.
- 6. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
- The Case: The Warrens' Artifact Room
- Main Antagonist: The demon Annabelle (and other unleashed spirits)
- Summary: The Warrens bring the Annabelle doll home and lock her in their artifact room. The doll soon awakens other evil entities in the room, targeting the Warrens' daughter, Judy, and her babysitters.
- 7. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
- The Case: The Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson
- Main Antagonist: The Occultist
- Summary: The third main *Conjuring* film focuses on the real-life trial where a murder suspect claimed demonic possession as his defense. The Warrens must investigate the source of the possession to save his soul and prove his innocence.
- 8. The Nun II (2023)
- The Case: A Return to the Convent
- Main Antagonist: The demon Valak
- Summary: Set four years after the first film, Sister Irene once again confronts the demonic force of Valak in France after a series of mysterious deaths across Europe point to the demon's continued presence.
- 9. The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) - Unofficial Mention
- Note: While not officially part of the universe, this film, based on a chapter of *Dracula*, was released in the same year as *The Nun II* and shares a similar gothic horror tone.
The Chronological Order: Following the Demon's Timeline
For fans who want to experience the story as it unfolds in the timeline of the fictional universe, the chronological order is significantly different from the release order. This sequence allows you to trace the origins of key entities like the demon Valak and the Annabelle doll, providing a deeper understanding of the franchise's overarching mythology.
The chronological viewing order for the nine core films is:
- The Nun (1952): Valak’s origin at the Cârța Monastery.
- Annabelle: Creation (1955): The doll's initial demonic possession.
- The Nun II (1956): Sister Irene’s next encounter with Valak.
- Annabelle (1967): The doll's first major haunting of a young couple.
- The Conjuring (1971): The Perron family haunting and the Warrens' first major case on film.
- Annabelle Comes Home (1972): The doll is secured in the Warrens' artifact room, and the haunting of Judy Warren begins.
- The Conjuring 2 (1977): The Enfield Poltergeist case, where Valak is defeated and banished.
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (1981): The Arne Cheyenne Johnson trial and the hunt for the Occultist.
This timeline highlights how the events of the spin-offs—the *Annabelle* and *Nun* series—are essentially prequels that set the stage for the major cases Ed and Lorraine Warren take on in the main trilogy, weaving a rich tapestry of horror mythology.
The 10th Movie Debate: Is The Curse of La Llorona Canon?
You will often see the total count of *The Conjuring Universe* films listed as ten, and this discrepancy is due to the 2019 film, *The Curse of La Llorona*. While it was marketed as a standalone supernatural horror film, it contains a clear and undeniable link to the *Annabelle* series.
- The Connection: The film features Father Perez, the priest from the first *Annabelle* movie, who mentions the Annabelle doll and the case he was involved in.
- The Official Stance: Despite this explicit cameo, director Michael Chaves (who also directed *The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It* and *The Nun II*) has stated that *La Llorona* is not officially part of the Conjuring Universe canon.
- Topical Authority Insight: The film was produced by James Wan, giving it the necessary pedigree, but its narrative was ultimately kept separate. Therefore, the definitive, official count remains 9 core films, though *La Llorona* is considered a close, "in-universe" cousin.
What's Next: The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
The biggest, freshest, and most anticipated news in the franchise is the upcoming fourth main installment: The Conjuring: Last Rites. This film will be the tenth movie in the broader franchise and is scheduled for release in 2025, serving as the direct sequel to *The Devil Made Me Do It*.
The Smurl Haunting: The Real-Life Case
The film is confirmed to be based on the infamous Smurl Haunting case from the 1980s. This case involved Jack and Janet Smurl, a Pennsylvania family who claimed their home was tormented by four separate demons, including one that allegedly committed sexual assault. The case gained national attention and was one of the most controversial and high-profile investigations undertaken by Ed and Lorraine Warren in the later stages of their careers. The film promises a dark and intense conclusion to the main trilogy.
Casting and Creative Team
- Stars Return: Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their iconic roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren for what is being billed as the potential final chapter of their story arc.
- Director: Michael Chaves, who has become a key creative force in the universe, having directed *The Curse of La Llorona*, *The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It*, and *The Nun II*, will once again be at the helm.
- Significance: The title *Last Rites* suggests a finality, leading many fans and critics to speculate that this film will serve as the culmination or "Phase One" finale for the entire *Conjuring Universe*, bringing the Warrens' central storyline to a terrifying close before the franchise potentially shifts focus entirely to new spin-offs and entities.
The continued success of this franchise, driven by the compelling performances of Wilson and Farmiga and the rich, interconnected mythology, ensures that the world of the Warrens and their terrifying case files remains the gold standard for modern supernatural horror.
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