The Nun 2 is an upcoming 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, and follows Sister Irene (Farmiga) as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. She is joined by a young American nun named Sister Victoria (Reid), and a French villager named Frenchie (Bloquet). Together, they must investigate the murder of a priest and stop Valak from spreading her evil.
The Nun II is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on September 8, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Here are some of the things we know about the film so far:
- The film is set 4 years after the events of the first film.
- Sister Irene is now a full-fledged nun, and she is sent to investigate the murder of a priest in a remote abbey in France.
- She is joined by a young American nun named Sister Victoria, and a French villager named Frenchie.
- Together, they must face Valak, the demon nun, who is still spreading her evil.
- The film will explore the origins of Valak and her connection to the Conjuring Universe.
- The film will also feature a new cast of characters, including Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell.
The Nun II is one of the most anticipated horror films of 2023. The first film was a critical and commercial success, and it is sure to be a hit with fans of the Conjuring Universe. The film is directed by Michael Chaves, who also directed The Curse of La Llorona and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The screenplay is written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper.
The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 8, 2023. I am looking forward to seeing it!