Conjuring Universe Movies Ranked by Highest-Grossing (Adjusted for Inflation)
Over the last decade, The Conjuring Universe has become one of the most successful horror franchises in history. Starting with the terrifying true-story hauntings of Ed and Lorraine Warren, it has since expanded into a sprawling collection of sequels and spin-offs. Haunted dolls, demonic nuns, and cursed families have made these films box office gold – proving that audiences love to be scared. Here’s how the films rank when adjusted for inflation.
9) The Curse of La Llorona (2019)
Though loosely tied to the Conjuring universe, this film explored Latin American folklore about the terrifying “Weeping Woman.” Its global success showed the franchise’s brand power.
Worldwide gross in 2019: $121,661,395
Adjusted for 2025: $152,581,326.8
8) The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
The third mainline Conjuring film dramatized a real-life trial where demonic possession was used as a defense. While not as strong as its predecessors, it still drew major crowds.
Worldwide gross in 2021: $206,401,480
Adjusted for 2025: $244,229,364.4
7) Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
This sequel brought the haunted doll back into the spotlight, terrorizing teenagers left in charge of the Warrens’ artifact room. Fans turned out, helping it cross nearly $300M adjusted.
Worldwide gross in 2019: $228,517,113
Adjusted for 2025: $286,594,151.7
6) The Nun II (2023)
The demonic nun Valak returned for a second round of scares. While not as explosive as the first, its chilling imagery still made it a solid global performer.
Worldwide gross in 2023: $269,667,073
Adjusted for 2025: $290,268,019
5) Annabelle (2014)
The first Conjuring spin-off expanded the universe, focusing on the cursed doll. Though reviews were mixed, audiences loved the scares, making it a breakout hit.
Worldwide gross in 2014: $256,862,920
Adjusted for 2025: $347,891,160.1
4) Annabelle: Creation (2017)
This prequel gave the doll an origin story, delivering stronger scares and reviews. It became the highest-grossing Annabelle film to date.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $305,384,865
Adjusted for 2025: $399,461,607.2
3) The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist (2016)
The Warrens traveled to London to face one of their most famous cases. The combination of true-story horror and chilling set pieces made it one of the franchise’s biggest hits.
Worldwide gross in 2016: $310,399,793
Adjusted for 2025: $414,671,127.9
2) The Conjuring (2013)
The film that started it all. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga anchored this terrifying story, based on the Perron family haunting. It launched a massive horror universe and stunned at the box office.
Worldwide gross in 2013: $317,793,763
Adjusted for 2025: $437,397,088.8
1) The Nun (2018)
A spin-off focusing on Valak, the demon nun first seen in The Conjuring 2, turned out to be the franchise’s biggest surprise. Its gothic setting and terrifying imagery helped it become the highest-grossing entry in the entire universe.
Worldwide gross in 2018: $363,391,647
Adjusted for 2025: $464,004,726.4
With haunted dolls, demonic nuns, and the Warrens’ infamous cases, the Conjuring Universe has proved to be a box office powerhouse, terrifying audiences around the world.
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