Ghosts, demons, and creepy dolls — if you’ve ever jumped at a flickering light or a spooky whisper, you can thank The Conjuring Universe for that. Starting in 2013 with the chilling The Conjuring, this horror franchise has been giving fans nightmares — and making millions at the box office.
Inspired by the real-life paranormal cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, these movies mix scary supernatural moments with the “based on a true story” feeling that gives you goosebumps. With eight movies so far, some super scary and others just okay, The Conjuring Universe has become one of the most successful horror franchises ever.
From Annabelle’s creepy stares to the terrifying nun named Valak, audiences just keep coming back for more. But which of these spooky films earned the most money around the world? Let’s find out as we rank all the Conjuring Universe films by global box office earnings!
1. The Nun (2018) — $366 Million
Even though The Nun had some of the worst reviews in the series, it scared up a massive $366M worldwide. Set in a haunted Romanian abbey, this film follows a priest and a young nun as they face off against Valak, the demon in a nun’s habit. With jump scares, creepy settings, and gothic horror, fans couldn’t resist — even if critics weren’t impressed.
2. The Conjuring 2 (2016) — $322 Million
The Warrens return to deal with the famous Enfield poltergeist in England. This sequel brought in $322M globally. Ghosts, a demonic nun cameo, and one very haunted rocking chair kept fans on edge. Director James Wan delivered another hit, and Patrick Wilson’s sweet Elvis moment added charm to the terror.
3. The Conjuring (2013) — $320 Million
The movie that started it all. The Conjuring introduced the world to the Warrens and their creepiest case — a haunted farmhouse with dark secrets. It earned $320M and is still seen as one of the best horror films of the 2010s. And yes, that hide-and-clap game still haunts people’s dreams.
4. Annabelle: Creation (2017) — $306 Million
This prequel gave us the backstory of the haunted doll Annabelle. A dollmaker, an orphanage, and a growing evil made this film a scary success, earning $306M. Director David F. Sandberg added heart and horror, making this one of the franchise’s stronger entries.
5. The Nun II (2023) — $269 Million
Valak returned for more scares, and audiences came back too. The Nun II earned $269M as Sister Irene faced dark forces again. The visuals were spooky, the plot a bit wild, but it was another box office win for the franchise.
6. Annabelle (2014) — $257 Million
Before her origin story, Annabelle got her first solo film, earning $257M. Though the reviews were mixed, the creepy doll delivered enough scares to make fans think twice about antique stores.
7. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) — $231 Million
This one was more fun than frightening. Annabelle and other cursed objects cause chaos in the Warrens’ artifact room. Like a haunted sleepover, this movie earned $231M and was a spooky good time.
8. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) — $206 Million
This film took a different path, focusing on a real court case involving demonic possession. With a crime-thriller feel, it still pulled in $206M, thanks to strong performances by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga.
Conclusion:
From haunted dolls to demonic nuns, The Conjuring Universe keeps scaring fans — and making big bucks. Whether you’re into jump scares or ghost stories, there’s a movie here for every horror lover.
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