How to watch

Set decades before most Conjuring-era events, The Nun films bring gothic atmosphere, religious horror, and franchise lore together in a way that feels distinct from other entries. The first film introduces the demonic threat in 1950s Europe, while the sequel pushes the story forward and strengthens links to the wider universe. Because there are currently only two movies, this is one of the easiest horror marathons to schedule. The main question is not complexity, but whether you want to experience reveals in release sequence or simply follow timeline order.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is straightforward and ideal for most viewers, preserving the intended escalation from the original film into its sequel.

1. The Nun (2018)
2. The Nun II (2023)

Since the second film continues the first chronologically, the in-universe sequence aligns neatly with the release sequence.

📖 Story Chronology

Chronological order is currently identical: begin with the 1952 events and continue to the later 1950s chapter in the sequel.

1. The Nun (2018)
2. The Nun II (2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For first-time viewers, release order is still the best recommendation, even though it matches chronology at the moment. That approach keeps your viewing aligned with how the franchise expanded and makes it easier to jump into related Conjuring titles afterward. If you've already seen the main Conjuring films, these two can also serve as a focused lore detour before a full universe rewatch. With only two entries, the most important thing is consistency: watch The Nun first, then The Nun II, and you'll get the cleanest progression of Valak's story.

🔗 Related Guides

• The Conjuring Universe Watch OrderGuide
• Insidious Watch OrderGuide
• Saw Watch OrderGuide

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