Explaining the Significance of ‘The Nun II’ End Credits Scene in ‘The Conjuring’ Timeline

Warner Bros. is set to keep the spooky season alive this November with the release of ‘The Nun II’ on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. This sequel, part of ‘The Conjuring’ franchise, continues the terrifying tale of Sister Irene (played by Taissa Farmiga) as she confronts the malevolent spirit Valak once again. But what’s truly intriguing about this release is the surprise appearance of fan-favorite characters Lorraine and Ed Warren, portrayed by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, in the end credits scene.

Director Michael Chaves originally believed he had cleverly slipped this scene past eager fans, but the internet’s sharp-eyed detectives quickly connected the dots. The footage featuring the Warrens was actually leftover material from ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,’ as Farmiga and Wilson were spotted wearing the same costumes they donned in the final scenes of that film. Chaves humorously confessed, “What’s so funny is up until this junket, I thought I had fooled everyone… No one’s gonna know what this is from. This is gonna be great.” Well, the internet proved him wrong!

Now, the burning question remains: where does this end credits scene fit within the Warrens’ paranormal adventures? Chaves shed some light on his intentions behind including this scene. He aimed to clarify the timeline and create a smoother connection between ‘The Nun II’ and the rest of ‘The Conjuring’ chronology. The scene takes place in the Warrens’ home, where they receive a call from Father Gordon, a recurring character in the franchise. However, Chaves emphasized that this scene was not intended as a setup for a potential fourth film, but rather to tie everything together neatly.

He explained, “The reason I put it in there honestly was because audiences, at the end of the movie, I think it was a little bit too subtle in terms of, how does this connect to the rest of the chronology? So that was something that, as we tested it, people kept on saying, ‘Is he still possessed? Does he get exorcized by the Warrens?’ And then the studio saw it, and then they were like, ‘Oh, this is awesome.’ Because they forgot we even had it, and so I thought it was such a win. I thought I pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes, but the internet found me out.”

So, as you gear up to watch ‘The Nun II,’ keep an eye out for this intriguing end credits scene that weaves together the supernatural world of ‘The Conjuring.’ It may not have been the hidden gem Chaves had hoped for, but it certainly adds a layer of connection to the spine-tingling franchise. ‘The Nun II’ is available on Max in the U.S. now, and the 4K UHD edition will be hitting the shelves on November 14. Stay tuned for more from our conversation with director Michael Chaves and check out our review of ‘The Nun II’ for more spine-chilling details.

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