Is cinemaqual the chronological order of the ‘evil invocation’ franchise?

As long as Evil invocationpremiered in 2013, the cinematic universe derived from the cases of Ed and Lorraine WarrenFamous demonologists who documented paranormal demonstrations became increasingly recognized.

With so many films released, the franchise was expanding its mythology and presenting new faces of evil. For those who want to follow this web of events in the chronological order of the story, below follows a clear and organized guide that indicates where each movie fits the fictional timeline of Invocate.

1. The nun (2018)

Introduces the origin and manifestation of the demon Valakin a convent isolated in Romania of 1952. serves as a starting point for the mythology of evil that permeates the following films, this is where we understand the roots of the entity that will reappear throughout the franchise.

2. Annabelle 2: The Creation of Evil (2017)

Located in 1955, Annabelle 2 reveals how the doll Annabelle was possessed by an evil entity. The film takes place in an orphanage and shows the doll’s connection with demonic forces, preparing the ground for the events of the following movies.

3. The nun 2 (2023)

Continues the saga of Valak Shortly after the events of the nun’s first film, expanding its presence and the initial consequences of what was sown in 1952. It acts as a bridge between the established mythology and later stories.

4. Annabelle (2014)

The movie Annabelle2014, takes place in 1967 and tells how the doll was used as a receptacle of a demonic entity. After a satanic ritual in their home, a couple begins to experience paranormal phenomena involving the doll.

5. Evil invocation (2013)

The first movie released in the franchise, Evil invocationtakes place in 1971 and follows Ed (Patrick Wilson, Supernatural) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga, Motel Bates) while investigating the haunted house of the Perron family. This movie introduces demonologists and opens the doors to the “Universe Summoning Evil”.

6. Annabelle 3: Back home (2019)

InAnnabelle 3that is set in 1972, the daughter of the Warrens, Judy (McKenna Grace, Young Sheldon), becomes the main focus. While her parents are absent, the young woman needs to face the forces of evil that inhabit the Museum of Haunted Family Artifacts, including Annabelle herself.

7. The Curse of Chorona (2019)

Although it has no direct connection with the Warren family, The Curse of Chorona It takes place in 1973 and is set in the same universe. The movie focuses on the legend of La Llorona, a woman who drowned her children and tries to capture other children. The priest who appears in Annabelle It is also part of this story.

8. INVOCATION OF EVIL 2 (2016)

Set in 1977, INVOCATION OF EVIL 2 accompany Ed and Lorraine Warren While traveling to the UK to help a single mother and her daughters, who are being terrified by an evil force. This movie also marks the second appearance of Valakthe sunly demon.

9. Summoning Evil 3: The Order of the Demon

Set in the early 1980s, he follows another royal case associated with Warrens (the famous trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson) and represents the “late” chapter of the franchise’s main timeline so far.

Now, in 2025 the horror franchise Evil invocation It comes to an end soon, with the release of its fourth and last chapter, Summoning Evil: The Last Ritual. Check out all the details:

What is the story of Summoning Evil: The Last Ritual?

In the news, Ed and Lorraine Warren They are hired to investigate their most difficult paranormal case until then. On the eve of retiring, the couple is sought by the Smurl family, who faced a violent spirit in 1986 in Pennsylvania in the United States.

In addition to Wilson and Farmigathe last chapter of Evil invocation still has Mia Tomlinson (The lost kingdom of pirates) as Judy Warrendaughter of Ed and Lorraineand Ben Hardy (X-Men: Revelation) Like her boyfriend, Tony Spera.

Steve Coulter (Woman-Hulk: Defender of Heroes) Returns as Father Gordonand still wins the companies Rebecca Calder (The Dragon House), Elliot Cowan (Alexander), Kíla Lord Cassidy (The miracle), Beau Gadsdon (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), John Brotherton (Fuller House) and Shannon Kook (The 100).

When debut Summoning Evil: The Last Ritual?

Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and directed by Michael Chaveswhich return to their duties after work in Summoning Evil 3: The Order of the Demonlaunched in 2021, Summoning Evil: The Last Ritual Premiere on September 4, 2025 in Brazilian theaters. Watch the following novelty trailer:

Also read: Where to watch all the movies in the ‘Summon of Evil’ franchise?

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