The Nun II: See horror film’s initial box office performance, storyline, cast and more

Warner Bros.' "The Nun II" from the "Conjuring" universe started its box office journey with $3.1 million in previews. The horror film is set to open this weekend, targeting an opening weekend haul of $30-33 million. This is lower than the first "Nun" movie, which opened with a record-breaking $53.8 million in 2018 and holds the highest worldwide gross in the series at $365.5 million.

"The Nun II" is the first "Conjuring" installment released post-COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, the previous entry, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," debuted both in theaters and on HBO Max.

In the context of the entire "Conjuring" series, "The Nun II" is expected to land in the middle, surpassing the opening weekends of "Annabelle Comes Home" ($20.3 million), "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" ($24 million), and "The Curse of La Llorona" ($26.5 million). It's poised to come close to the opening numbers of "Annabelle: Creation" ($35 million). In terms of Thursday previews, "The Nun II" falls between "La Llorona" ($2.8 million) and "Annabelle Comes Home" ($3.5 million).

The Nun II: Storyline

Taissa Farmiga, sister of Vera Farmiga, reprises her role as Sister Irene in "The Nun II." The story unfolds four years after their encounter with the Demon Nun and the malevolent Valak, this time at a boarding school in France.

The Nun II: Cast, Team

The cast includes Jonas Bloquet, Storm Reid, Anna Popplewell, and Bonnie Aarons as the eerie Nun. Filmmaker Michael Chaves, who previously directed "The Curse of La Llorona" and "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," returns to helm this installment.

FAQs

How does "The Nun II" compare to the original "Nun" movie in terms of box office performance?
"The Nun II" made $3.1 million in previews, a significant drop from the original "Nun" movie's record-setting $53.8 million opening in 2018.

How does "The Nun II" fit into the overall "Conjuring" universe, and what can viewers expect from the storyline?
"The Nun II" is the latest installment in the "Conjuring" universe and follows Sister Irene's return as she faces new supernatural challenges at a boarding school in France.