How to Watch The Conjuring Franchise in Order

Almost every movie is on Max

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Nick Steinberg
Nick Steinberg
Nick Steinberg
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  • Wilfrid Laurier University
Nick Steinberg has been writing about technology since 2014. His work has appeared in Goliath, Screen Rant, TechRadar, and many more publications.
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Updated on August 18, 2023

What to Know

  • The Conjuring movies were not released chronologically.
  • Every installment but The Nun (2018) is available on Max.
  • The series timeline spans three decades (1952-1981).

The Conjuring is one of the most prolific horror movie franchises of the last decade, with eight films released so far since 2013. With multiple prequels and spinoffs, the series is not set chronologically based on release date. You’ll need to take this into account when deciding what order to watch all eight movies in.

With the exception of The Nun (2018), every film is currently available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max). So if you want to watch every Conjuring title, you’ll need to use multiple platforms.

How to Watch The Conjuring Movies in Chronological Order 

The original 2013 film and its direct sequels are set during the 1970s and into the early 80s. The movies follow the fictional ghost hunting of real-life paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren. However, the series has also produced several spinoffs that delve into the backstories of other characters, including the infamous haunted doll Annabelle. This has resulted in a timeline that spans about 30 years (1952 - 1981).

To watch The Conjuring in chronological order of events, follow this viewing guide:

Movie  Timing Where to Watch
The Nun Set in 1952 Romania and tells the history of Valek the Defiler, the demonic nun introduced in The Conjuring 2. TNT TBS DirecTV 
Annabelle: Creation  Set in 1955 Southern California and tells the origin story of the haunted doll Annabelle.  Max Tubi
Annabelle  Set in 1967 Santa Monica, California and follows Annabelle as she haunts a newlywed couple.  Max DirecTV
The Conjuring  Set in 1971 Rhode Island and follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate a haunted farmhouse. Max
Annabelle Comes Home Takes place one year after The Conjuring and focuses on the Warrens’ daughter, Judy, as she deals with Annabelle and other demons after they escape from her parents’ artifact room.  Max
The Curse of La Llorona  Set in 1973 Los Angeles and follows social worker Anna and her two children as they contend with an evil spirit known as La Llorona. Max 
The Conjuring 2  Set in 1977 and picks up with the Warrens as they travel to England to investigate the infamous Enfield poltergeist. Max Netflix
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Takes place in 1981 and sees the Warrens involved with the real-life trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, who used “demonic possession” as a defense for the murder of his landlord. Max DirecTV 

How to Watch The Conjuring Movies in Release Order

If you’d prefer to watch The Conjuring movies in order of release, your viewing schedule will look quite a bit different than above. Here’s the timeline:

Movie  Release Date (US) Where to Watch
The Conjuring July 19, 2013 Max
Annabelle October 3, 2014 Max DirecTV
The Conjuring 2 June 10, 2016 Max Netflix
Annabelle: Creation August 11, 2017 Max Tubi
The Nun September 7, 2018 TNT TBS DirecTV 
The Curse of La Llorona  April 19, 2019 Max 
Annabelle Comes Home June 26, 2019 Max
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It June 4, 2021 Max DirecTV 

If you want to watch The Conjuring series in one sitting, the combined runtime of all eight movies is 14 hours and 22 minutes.

FAQ
  • Where is the real Conjuring house located?

    The real house that inspired The Conjuring is located in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The building is open to the public for guided tours.

  • How long is The Conjuring 3?

    The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It has a runtime of 1 hour, 52 minutes.

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