The Conjuring 2 Continuity Breakdown
The Conjuring 2 is the second Conjuring film and the third film in The Conjuring franchise. It directly continues the story started in The Conjuring.
This continuity breakdown is going to take a look at the references in The Conjuring 2 to other films in the franchise. We’re looking at what to watch before watching The Conjuring 2, what to watch after watching The Conjuring 2, and any references The Conjuring 2 makes to other movies in The Conjuring Universe.
What to watch before The Conjuring 2?
As mentioned above, The Conjuring 2 is a sequel to The Conjuring. It sees the return of Ed and Lorraine Warren and directly continues their story. It even answers some of the lingering questions from the first film.
In addition to this, Annabelle was released in between The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2. Annabelle focuses on the history of the doll introduced in the first movie. Readers do not have to watch Annabelle to understand what is happening in The Conjuring 2. However, if they are following ComicBookWire’s “The Conjuring Watching Order” it makes for a nice overall viewing experience.
On the other hand, if readers are following ComicBookWire’s “The Conjuring Timeline Watching Order“, they should know that Annabelle Comes Home and The Curse of La Llarona take place in between the events of The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2.
What to watch after The Conjuring 2?
There are a few options for what to watch after watching The Conjuring 2. This depends on the storyline viewers want to follow.
The next film released as part of The Conjuring Universe is Annabelle Comes Home. This is a direct sequel to The Conjuring that focuses on the Annabelle doll. This is a good option for viewers who are interested in seeing more of Annabelle or who want to see the full franchise in order.
Meanwhile, the next main entry in The Conjuring main storyline is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. This continues the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s investigation into paranormal events. It is also the next film of The Conjuring Universe in chronological order. This makes The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It a good option for viewers who aren’t interested in Anabelle’s story and simply want to see more of the Warrens or for viewers following ComicBookWire’s “The Conjuring Timeline Watching Order“.
The Conjuring Continuity References
Warning: This section contains minor spoilers.
The Amityville Horror
At the beginning of this film, the Warrens are shown on another case, The Amityville Horror. This is a case the real-life Warrens worked. The case was eventually adapted as both a book and a movie, though neither are technically a part of The Conjuring Universe.
The Nun
More about the Nun is revealed in The Nun. This is a prequel that explores some of the Nun’s past.