The Nun II is a 2023 American gothic supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves, with a screenplay written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper. It serves as a sequel to The Nun (2018) and the ninth installment in The Conjuring Universe franchise. The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet and Bonnie Aarons, returning from the first film, with Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell joining the cast. Peter Safran and James Wan return as producers.
The film is set in 1956 France, shortly after the events of the first film. Sister Irene (Farmiga) and Father Burke (Bloquet) are sent to investigate the murder of a priest at a remote abbey. They soon discover that the abbey is haunted by a powerful evil, and they must face their fears in order to stop it.
The Nun II is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 8, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema.
The film’s trailer was released on June 1, 2023, and it has received positive reactions from critics and fans alike. The trailer has been praised for its dark and atmospheric visuals, and for the return of Bonnie Aarons as the demon nun Valak.
The Nun II is expected to be a major box office success, and it is sure to be a hit with fans of the The Conjuring Universe.
Here are some additional details about the film:
- The film is set in the same universe as the other films in The Conjuring franchise, and it is said to have a “full circle” connection to the first film.
- The film will explore the origins of Valak, the demon nun who was introduced in the first film.
- The film will also introduce new characters, including a young woman named Sister Mary (Reid) and a French nun named Sister Charlotte (Popplewell).
- The film is directed by Michael Chaves, who also directed the first film.
- The screenplay is written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper.
- The film is produced by Peter Safran and James Wan.
The Nun II is sure to be a thrilling and terrifying addition to The Conjuring Universe. Fans of the franchise are eagerly awaiting its release.
