The Nun II: When does 'The Nun 2' happen in 'The Conjuring' universe?

"The Nun 2" will be releasing on theatres in the US on September 8 as the "The Conjuring" Universe continues to expand with another horror flick prequel, and it's important to understand where The Nun 2 fits into the timeline of this franchise. "The Conjuring" film series has a tradition of leaping across time to introduce fresh supernatural narratives that go beyond the original storyline centered around the Warrens.

"The Nun 2" serves as a sequel to the 2018 prequel. "The Nun" followed the story of demon nun Valak's backstory, set in the 1950s. In this upcoming installment, the Demon Nun returns to confront Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) and a new group of nuns. Given its connection to the broader franchise and its mythology, questions about the timeline naturally arise.

The story of "The Nun II" follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak. Taissa Farmiga returns as Sister Irene, joined again by Jonas Bloquet as Maurice, along with Storm Reid as Sister Debra, Anna Popplewell as Kate and Bonnie Aarons (reprising her role from “The Nun”), surrounded by an ensemble cast of international talent.


The events in "The Nun 2" unfold four years after the original film, placing them in 1956. This situates The Nun 2 as the third movie in the Conjuring timeline. This sequel follows Annabelle: Creation, which occurs in 1955, creating a one-year gap within the franchise timeline.

By setting "The Nun 2" fifteen years prior to the first Conjuring film, this timeline accommodates the possibility of future movies and spinoffs being developed without conflicting with the established canon.

FAQs

Q1. When will "The Nun 2" release?
A1. "The Nun 2" will release on September 8 in the US.

Q2. What will be the story of "The Nun 2"?
A2. The events in "The Nun 2" unfold four years after the original film, placing them in 1956.