​Unlocking the chronological order of the conjuring universe films

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This dark universe delves into the real-life investigations of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren while weaving a complex lore around malevolent entities like Valak and Malthus.

The core Conjuring films place Ed and Lorraine at the forefront, whereas the spin-off movies delve into the origins and haunting stories of these ominous entities.

Here's your guide on how to experience The Conjuring Universe films in chronological order:

1. The Nun (2018)
   
   • Timeline: 1300s & 1952
   • «The Nun» takes us back to the roots of terror as Valak, the defiler, embarks on a rampage in 1952 Romania. This film explores the origin of the demonic entity before its fateful encounter with the Warrens in "The Conjuring 2." Unveiling Valak's backstory, we learn of its summoning by a Dark Ages cultist and its eventual release by unwitting nuns, setting the stage for a battle led by Sister Irene, Father Burke, and Maurice.
     
2. Annabelle: Creation (2017)
   
   • Timeline: 1943, 1955, 1967
   • «Annabelle: Creation» unveils the unsettling genesis of Annabelle, with grieving parents unknowingly inviting the malevolent entity, Malthus, into a doll in 1943. Fast forward to 1955, where orphaned girls at the Mullins' home become entangled with the demon. Janice's possession leaves a trail of horror, setting the stage for the events of «Annabelle.»
     
     
3. The Nun 2 (2023)
   
   • Timeline: 1956
   • Picking up four years after the first film, «The Nun 2» continues Valak's reign of terror. It uses Frenchie as a vessel in its quest for the artifact known as The Eyes of St. Lucy. Sister Irene confronts Valak once more, foreshadowing its return to haunt the Warrens. The film hints at a bloodline connection between Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren.
     
     
4. Annabelle (2014)
   
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