Which Conjuring Film Is First in Release Order
The first Conjuring movie in release order is The Conjuring (2013). It introduced audiences to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren and their work on the infamous Perron family haunting in Harrisville, Rhode Island.
Which Conjuring Film Is First in Story Chronology
In story chronology, the first film is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). While released third, it is set in the early 1980s and precedes the timeline of the 1971 events depicted in the original The Conjuring.
Quick Timeline of the Main Conjuring Films
The franchise follows a loose chronological sequence: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, then The Conjuring (1971 case), followed by The Conjuring 2 (1977 Enfield case). Standalone prequels like The Nun explore related lore but are not required viewing.
For a detailed overview of the franchise timeline and official release dates, see the Warner Bros. The Conjuring Universe page.
