Ready to dive into the spine-chilling world of The Conjuring Universe? But beware—this isn’t just any horror series; it’s a labyrinth of supernatural tales that might just keep you up at night. With the release of The Conjuring: Last Rites in September 2025, fans were treated to another heart-pounding adventure featuring paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren, played by the iconic Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. This time, they’re battling a demon in Pennsylvania, and trust us, it’s as terrifying as it sounds.
Planning a horror movie marathon? Here’s the ultimate guide to watching The Conjuring Universe in canonical order—from the very beginning to Last Rites. But here’s where it gets tricky: The Conjuring films aren’t the only entries in this franchise. The universe expands to include the Annabelle series and a couple of standalone films, all produced by New Line Cinema. Most of these films follow the Warrens’ cases, though not all. So, how do you navigate this supernatural maze? Here’s the canonical order:
- The Nun (2018)
- The Nun 2 (2023)
- Annabelle: Creation (2017)
- Annabelle (2014)
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
- The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
- The Conjuring 2 (2016)
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
And this is the part most people miss: While Last Rites is billed as the finale, the franchise’s future remains uncertain. In a 2023 interview, The Nun 2 director hinted at its conclusion, but could there be more stories lurking in the shadows? Only time will tell.
Now, if you’re more of a chronological watcher, here’s how the films were released:
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Annabelle (2014)
- The Conjuring 2 (2016)
- Annabelle: Creation (2017)
- The Nun (2018)
- The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
- The Nun 2 (2023)
- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Streaming options? We’ve got you covered. Since The Conjuring saga is a New Line franchise, most films are available on HBO Max—except Last Rites, which is currently on premium VOD. You can also catch classics like The Conjuring, The Nun, Annabelle, The Curse of La Llorona, and The Conjuring 2 on platforms like Netflix and The Roku Channel. For a full horror fix, head to HBO Max’s horror section.
Controversial question: Is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It the most underrated film in the franchise? While it’s streaming on HBO Max (after a brief stint on VOD), it often gets overshadowed by its predecessors. Do you agree, or is it a worthy addition? Let us know in the comments!
Finally, for those eager to watch The Conjuring: Last Rites, it’s currently available for digital rental or purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. But when will it hit HBO Max? Only the spirits know—for now.
