The Main Conjuring Films
The Conjuring Universe is a media franchise produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The core series began with The Conjuring in 2013, followed by The Conjuring 2 in 2016. The third main installment, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, was released in 2021. The franchise is based on real-life paranormal investigations by Ed and Lorraine Warren.
As of the latest public data, the three main Conjuring films have earned a combined global box office total exceeding $1.9 billion. The first film holds the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes among the core trilogy. New Line Cinema, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, serves as the primary production company. The films are directed by James Wan and Michael Chaves, with a shared focus on supernatural horror and historical cases.
The Annabelle Spin-Off Films
The Annabelle series is a direct spin-off from The Conjuring, focusing on the haunted doll from the Warrens' collection. The franchise includes Annabelle (2014), Annabelle: Creation (2017), and Annabelle Comes Home (2019). A fourth film, Annabelle: The Devil's Toy, is in development. The series is produced by Peter Safran and James Wan.
The Annabelle films have collectively grossed over $419 million worldwide. Annabelle Comes Home is the highest-grossing entry in the spin-off series. The narrative follows the doll's origins and its containment within the Warrens' artifact room. The films are set in the same fictional universe as The Conjuring, with shared lore and character references.
The Nun and Other Shared Universe Entries
The Nun is a spin-off prequel centered on the demon Valak. The series includes The Nun (2018) and The Nun II (2023). The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It also features Valak in a prominent role. The franchise expanded further with The Curse of La Llorona (2019), which is connected