Horror fans have been waiting eagerly for The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final chapter in the hugely popular franchise. Over the last decade, the Conjuring universe has terrified audiences with haunted dolls, demonic nuns, and real-life-inspired cases investigated by paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren.If you are planning to watch Last Rites, this is the best time to revisit all the earlier films. You can either watch them in order of release or follow the story chronologically. Here, we list the movies in chronological order, so you can see how the terrifying storylines connect.
What To Watch Before ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’?
Here’s the chronological order of all the Conjuring universe movies:
- 1. The Nun (2018) – Set in 1952 Romania, this film shows the origin of the demon Valak, who later haunts the Warrens.
- 2. Annabelle: Creation (2017) – Taking place in the 1950s, this story explains how the cursed doll Annabelle first came into existence.
- 3. The Nun II (2023) – Four years after the first Nun film, Sister Irene faces Valak once again.
- 4. Annabelle (2014) – In 1967 California, a young couple experiences the terror of the possessed doll Annabelle.
- 5. The Conjuring (2013) – The film that started it all, set in 1971, where the Warrens investigate the Perron family haunting.
- 6. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) – Set in 1972, Annabelle wreaks havoc inside the Warrens’ own home and targets their daughter.
- 7. The Curse of La Llorona (2019) – Though loosely connected, this 1973 story shows another evil spirit, tied to the Conjuring universe through Father Perez.
- 8. The Conjuring 2 (2016) – In 1977, the Warrens travel to London to investigate the famous Enfield poltergeist case, where Valak reappears.
- 9. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) – Based on a 1981 trial, this story was the first time demonic possession was used as a legal defence in court.
Watching these films in order gives a clear picture of how Valak and Annabelle connect to the Warrens’ most dangerous cases.
The Conjuring: Last Rites Release Date
The Conjuring: Last Rites is set to release on September 5, 2025. This will be the tenth movie in the Conjuring universe and the fourth mainline Conjuring film. It is also expected to be the final chapter of the franchise, tying together all the previous stories.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Cast And Plot Hints
While the makers have kept the plot under wraps, we know that Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will return as Ed and Lorraine Warren. The film is expected to pick up after The Devil Made Me Do It, showing the Warrens in their most dangerous battle yet. Early hints suggest that the story will bring together threads from the Nun, Annabelle, and main Conjuring films, creating a chilling climax to the saga.
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If you are planning to watch The Conjuring: Last Rites, now is the best time to revisit the earlier movies. Following the films in chronological order will give you a better understanding of the storyline and prepare you for the grand finale.
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