The Conjuring: Last Rites is the upcoming final installment in the Conjuring universe, detailing Ed and Lorraine Warren’s final case as paranormal investigators. The sequel sees the return of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as the beloved horror icons, this time as they tackle the notorious Smurl family haunting. The movie is scheduled for release in the US on September 5th.
With Last Rites acting as the final movie in the first phase of the long-running horror franchise, it’s only natural to catch up or rewatch the previous Conjuring movies before it arrives.
There are several interesting spinoffs and prequels in the Conjuring universe that may not be directly connected to Ed & Lorraine’s main-series cases, but they’re certainly worth watching for their unique stories and effective scares. Thankfully, the best Conjuring spinoffs are very easy to find on streaming, making it very simple to schedule a Conjuring marathon before Last Rites.
Every Conjuring Universe Movie Is Streaming On HBO Max
It can often be difficult to figure out which streaming services are needed to catch up on the previous entries in a franchise before watching the next one, but HBO Max has done audiences a favor and included every Conjuring universe movie on the platform in advance of Last Rites. From Annabelle to The Nun, everything can be found there.
Every Conjuring Movie:
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Annabelle (2014)
- The Conjuring 2 (2016)
- Annabelle: Creation (2017)
- The Nun (2018)
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
- The Nun II (2023)
This is a huge help for anybody looking to binge their way through the Conjuring universe before the final movie comes out in September – even though only three of the movies are actually part of the main series. Watching the spinoffs and prequels isn’t strictly necessary to understand The Conjuring: Last Rites’ story, but it certainly adds to the viewing experience.
For those who don’t currently own a subscription to HBO Max, the streaming service offers three basic plans. The basic tier, which comes with ads, currently costs $9.99/month, while the standard tier, which is ad-free, costs $16.99/month. There’s also a premium plan that allows 4K Ultra-HD video quality and simultaneous streaming on four devices, which costs $20.99
There is currently no free trial available for HBO Max, so anybody looking to binge the Conjuring universe movies will have to pay for at least the basic tier to get access to the catalog. Thankfully, there are plenty of great movies on HBO Max that make the subscription fee worth the price.
Pricing & Availability For The Conjuring Movies On Digital
Alternatively, for those just looking to watch one or two Conjuring movies before heading into Last Rites, it may be cheaper to rent them individually on digital. The entire franchise can be found on platforms such as Prime Video or Apple TV – renting typically costs around $3.99, or they can be bought to keep for $14.99.
While it probably isn’t necessary to watch the entire Conjuring universe in order, newcomers will definitely want to catch the three main-series Conjuring movies before jumping into Last Rites. The latest sequel follows the final paranormal investigation of the Warrens’ career, and it will be a lot more impactful with the full context of Ed & Lorraine’s previous cases.