Having made a proverbial killing with its theatrical release, horror movie sequel The Nun 2 arrives just in time for spooky season on streaming platform Max.
This ninth installment in the ongoing "Conjuring universe" whisks fright fans off to France in the late 1950s, where concerned priests have dispatched Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate the reported return of the evil demon Valak, aka "The Nun" (Bonnie Aarons).
Directed by Michael Chaves and also starring Jonas Bloquet, Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell, the movie has pulled in an impressive $250 million at the box office since its worldwide release in cinemas last month.
Read on to find out how to watch The Nun 2, no matter where you are in the world.
When is The Nun 2 being released?
The Nun 2 premieres onFriday, Oct. 27 at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. ET)on streaming service Max.
How to watch The Nun 2 from anywhere on VPN
So what if you're traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the film or want an added layer ofprivacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn't require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use aVPN, or virtual private network.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the movie. If you find yourself unable to watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. Plus, it's a great idea for when you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
Most VPNs, like CNET's Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other greatVPN deals.
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Watch The Nun 2 in the US
The Nun 2 is available to watch at home on Max. The streaming service unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries and is currently only available in the US. Max offers three plans: With Ads -- the least expensive option, at $10 per month or $100 per year -- Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free.
Max is on the pricier end of the streaming service spectrum -- at least if you look at its ad-based tier. As far as ways to save, you can opt to pay for a year of Max up front rather than paying for 12 separate months. Max's offerings include HBO and Max Originals, Warner Bros. films, DC Comics movies and programming from brands like HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC and ID.
Tips for streaming The Nun 2 using a VPN
- With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- experience and success may vary.
- If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
- If you're having trouble viewing after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a network's app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.
