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Cinematic Universes
Universe TimelineThe complete The Conjuring Universe cinematic universe spans 10 interwoven movies and series. To fully understand the character arcs and overarching narrative, the absolute best way to experience it is in strict chronological order, starting with The Conjuring and ending with The Conjuring: Last Rites.
The optimal way to experience the The Conjuring Universe is in strict chronological timeline order. This ensures character arcs, world-building, and overarching plots are consumed exactly as the narrative intended, regardless of the real-world release dates. Scroll right in the gallery above to follow the exact chronology.
Currently, there are 10 canonical titles (movies and series) within the The Conjuring Universe timeline.
Release Date: July 19, 2013
Core Focus: Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate the Perron family farmhouse haunting.
Release Date: October 3, 2014
Core Focus: A prequel exploring how a satanic cult possessed the vintage doll.
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Core Focus: The Warrens travel to London for the infamous Enfield Poltergeist case.
Release Date: August 11, 2017
Core Focus: An origin story detailing how the doll was made and initially cursed.
Release Date: September 7, 2018
Core Focus: Investigating the roots of the demonic entity Valak at a Romanian abbey.
Release Date: April 19, 2019
Core Focus: A standalone-style curse involving a weeping ghost targeting children.
Release Date: June 26, 2019
Core Focus: The doll breaks loose in the Warrens' artifact room, targeting Judy Warren.
Release Date: June 4, 2021
Core Focus: The real-life trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson using possession as a defense.
Release Date: September 8, 2023
Core Focus: Sister Irene faces Valak again, this time at a boarding school in France.
Release Date: September 5, 2025
Core Focus: The final core case of Ed and Lorraine Warren's legendary career.