Main Conjuring Films
The Conjuring Universe is a media franchise centered on horror films produced by New Line Cinema, a division of Warner Bros. Pictures. The main series follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. The first film, The Conjuring, released in 2013, is based on the real-life cases documented by the Warrens and was directed by James Wan. The second main installment, The Conjuring 2, followed in 2016 and covered the Enfield Poltergeist case in London. The third main film, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, released in 2021, shifted focus to a murder trial tied to alleged demonic possession. Together, these three films form the core of the franchise and are the highest-grossing entries in the series.
Box office data shows the main Conjuring films have earned a combined total of more than 1.8 billion dollars worldwide. The Conjuring remains the highest-grossing single title in the main series, followed by The Conjuring 2 and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The franchise is produced under the banner of New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster, with James Wan serving as producer and director on multiple entries. The films are distributed theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures and later made available on streaming platforms owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
Annabelle and The Nunys Spinoffs
Annabelle Films
The Annabelle series is a direct spinoff from The Conjuring and centers on the haunted doll that first appeared in the original 2013 film. Annabelle: Creation, released in 2017, serves as a prequel exploring the origin of the doll and is set in the 1950s. Annabelle Comes Home followed in 2019 and is set in 1971, depicting the Warrens locking the doll in their artifact room. Both Annabelle films were produced by New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The Annabelle films have collectively grossed over 400 million dollars at the global box office. Annabelle: Creation is the highest-grossing title in the spinoff series, followed by Annabelle Comes Home. The films expand the Conjuring Universe by focusing on objects and cases referenced in the mainline movies. They are rated R for horror violence and disturbing imagery, aligning with the tone of the main Conjuring entries.
The Nun Films
The Nun series is another spinoff that centers on the character Valak, the demonic nun introduced in The Conjuring 2. The Nun, released in 2018, is set in 1952 in Romania and follows a young nun investigating a mysterious suicide at a cloister. The Nun II, released in 2023, continues the story and is set in 1956 in France. Both films were produced by New Line Cinema and Atomic Monster and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The Nun films have earned a combined total of more than 360 million dollars worldwide. The Nun II outperformed the first film at the global box office, reflecting continued audience interest in the Conjuring Universe spinoffs. The films expand the lore of the franchise by exploring the origins of Valak and other entities tied to the Warrens' case files. They are rated R for horror violence and disturbing imagery.
Related and Upcoming Titles
The Conjuring Universe also includes The Crooked Man, a spinoff film based on a character who first appeared in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The film is in development with James Wan attached as producer and is being produced by New Line