Is ‘The Nun 3 ‘ happening? Director reveals insights on franchise and its link to 'The Conjuring’
The Nun 2 has ignited fervent speculation about the potential arrival of The Nun 3. While Warner Bros. and the creators of The Conjuring series have yet to make any official announcements, the remarkable achievements of The Nun 2 have kindled hopes among fans. Released in theaters on September 8, 2023, this spine-tingling sequel, with a reported production budget of $38.5 million, has amassed an impressive $101.7 million in global earnings.
A Spin-Off Triumph
The soaring popularity of The Nun franchise, stemming from its origins within The Conjuring series, has sparked relentless chatter about the possibility of a third installment. Though no concrete details about The Nun 3 have emerged, fans received a glimmer of hope when The Nun 2 director, Michael Chaves, dropped hints during an interview last month.
Chaves hinted that The Nun 3 could serve as a narrative bridge between The Conjuring (2013) and The Nun 2, offering a fresh perspective on the chilling universe. In this revelation to SFX Magazine (via GamesRadar), Chaves emphasized the decade-long gap between the events of the 2013 film and The Nun 2. While the former unfolds in the late '60s, the latter transports viewers to 1956 France. This temporal disparity lays the groundwork for The Nun 3 to step in and expand upon the narrative.
Chaves disclosed, «I wouldn’t want to give anything away, but this is continuing the timeline. Anyone who saw the first Conjuring knows that Maurice is possessed and then exorcised by the Warrens, and we know that that happens in the late '60s in the Conjuring timeline. This is set in the '50s so we’re still a ways off from that.”
He further tantalized fans by stating, “The events of what happens in between this starts to fill out that
