How to Watch The Conjuring Movies in Release Order
The Conjuring Universe includes the two main films starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, plus multiple spin-offs. The first film, The Conjuring, premiered in 2013 and was produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The second film, The Conjuring 2, followed in 2016 and is available on major streaming platforms and digital rental services. Watch the movies in their release order to follow the core narrative of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. For the most current streaming availability, check Warner Bros. official pages and authorized digital storefronts.
After the two main films, the franchise expanded with The Nun, Annabelle: Creation, The Curse of La Llorona, and Annabelle Comes Home. The Nun, released in 2018, serves as a prequel set in 1952 and focuses on the demonic entity from The Conjuring 2. Annabelle: Creation, released in 2017, is a prequel to the 2014 Annabelle film and explains the origin of the haunted doll. The Curse of La Llorona, released in 2019, is set in 1973 Los Angeles and shares the Conjuring universe through a post-credits scene. Annabelle Comes Home, released in 2019, is set in 1972 and follows the Warrens as they lock the doll in their artifact room.
Box Office Performance and Production Details
The Conjuring (2013) grossed over 319 million dollars worldwide against a 20 million dollar budget, making it one of the highest-grossing horror films of its year. The Conjuring 2 (2016) earned over 320 million dollars worldwide against a 40 million dollar budget, solidifying the franchise as a reliable box office performer. The Nun (2018) earned over 365 million dollars worldwide against a 22 million dollar budget, becoming the highest-grossing film in The Conjuring Universe. Annabelle: Creation (2017) earned over 306 million dollars worldwide against a 15 million dollar budget, while Annabelle Comes Home (2019) earned over 231 million dollars worldwide against a 39 million dollar budget. The Curse of La Llorona (2019) earned over 54 million dollars in the United States against a 9 million dollar budget.
James Wan directed the first Conjuring film and produced multiple entries in the franchise. The films are based on real-life paranormal investigations documented by Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose cases are archived at the Warrens' Occult Museum. The franchise is owned by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema, both divisions of Warner Bros. Discovery. The movies are rated R for horror violence, disturbing images, and language, and they are available for purchase or rental on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Where to Watch The Conjuring Movies Now
The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 rotate among subscription streaming services including HBO Max, which is operated by Warner Bros. Discovery. Digital purchase and rental options are available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Physical media releases include Blu-ray and DVD editions with bonus features such as deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes featurettes. The Nun, Annabelle: Creation, Annabelle Comes Home, and The Curse of La Llorona are also available on streaming and digital platforms depending on regional licensing agreements.
For the latest availability, check the official Warner Bros. website and streaming aggregator sites that track licensed content. The Conjuring Universe has grossed over 2 billion dollars worldwide