𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐧 𝟑: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞

The Nun 3: Conjuring Universe (2026) marks a chilling return to the roots of demonic horror in the ever-expanding Conjuring universe. Directed by Michael Chaves, who previously helmed The Curse of La Llorona and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, this third installment raises the stakes both spiritually and emotionally, diving deeper into the origins of the demon Valak—and its connection to the darkest corners of the Warrens' legacy.

Set in 1969, a few years before the events of the first Conjuring film, the story follows Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga), now a full-fledged nun struggling with disturbing visions and the lingering trauma of her past encounters with Valak. When a series of gruesome possessions and unexplained deaths plague a remote monastery in Northern Ireland, the Vatican once again calls upon her to investigate. But this time, the evil isn’t just lurking in the shadows—it’s growing stronger, feeding on fear, and spreading beyond the church walls.

Haunted by guilt and a creeping sense of destiny, Irene is joined by a mysterious new ally: Father Callum (Andrew Koji), a former exorcist with a fractured soul and a deadly secret. As the two unravel the dark history buried beneath the monastery’s foundations, they uncover a horrifying truth—Valak is not just a demon, but a gatekeeper to something older, more powerful, and possibly connected to the cursed objects in the Warrens’ possession.

Visually, The Nun 3 is drenched in Gothic horror. Shadowy cloisters, candlelit catacombs, and terrifying dream sequences build a suffocating atmosphere. The demon nun’s presence is used sparingly but effectively—relying on suspense, silence, and smart lighting to create dread rather than cheap jump scares. The film’s sound design, particularly the use of dissonant choral music and sudden silence, adds to the sense of unease.

Farmiga delivers her most intense performance in the franchise to date, capturing both Irene’s strength and spiritual vulnerability. Her connection to Lorraine Warren—still hinted at but not fully explained—becomes more central here, tying The Nun 3 deeper into the Conjuring mythology.

While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, The Nun 3: Conjuring Universe is a strong, atmospheric entry that rewards longtime fans with lore, scares, and a few jaw-dropping twists. The ending sets up an ominous path forward—suggesting that Valak’s evil might be far from finished.