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The Conjuringuniversedoes not need anotherAnnabellemovie, despite the spin-off series' $793 million success. The franchise primarily follows demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren as they handle cases of demonic possession. The fact that their stories are inspired by actual events that the real-life demonologists were a part of makes the franchise stand out among other paranormal horror films as some of the scariest movies of all time. Granted, not every story inThe Conjuringuniversetimelineis based on true events. The ones that do, however, manage to include some nightmarish aspects, including possessed dolls.
When the Annabelle dollappears in the opening scene ofThe Conjuring, she instantly becomes one of the franchise’s most significant figures. She got her own spinoff,Annabelle, which now has its trilogy of films, telling a complete story of the terrifying doll. TheAnnabellemovies are inspired by a true storyand utilize some real events in the films' plots. These films are a huge reasonThe Conjuringuniverseis such a powerhouse in horror. However, the time has now comeAnnabellefilms to reach a suitable conclusion.
Annabelle Comes Home Was The Perfect Ending For The Doll’s Story
She Is Locked Up In Her Case For Good
At the end ofAnnabelle Comes Home, the third installment in the subseries, the doll is locked up for good, and the audience is shown the consequences of even trying to let her out. She simply has too much demonic power. Both in the films and in reality, the Annabelle doll is one of thecreepiest items in Warren’s occult museum, which this movie truly hones in on as she controls the other demonic entities in the museum. Now thatshe is locked up for good by the film’s end, her story can finally conclude.
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Annabelle Comes Homealso brings the story full circle in relation to the mainConjuringmovies.The two nurses receiving the possessed doll are shown inThe Conjuring, while the car troubles the Warrens experienced when taking the doll are inAnnabelle Comes Home. Even though the financial rewards are tempting, theAnnabellestory now has a neat symmetry that shouldn’t be ignored.
No New Annabelle Storylines Will Work For The Conjuring Universe
None Of The Potential Stories Would Make Sense With The Timeline
SinceAnnabelle Comes Homeperfectly wraps up the doll’s story, there is no need for another film. Even if anotherAnnabellemovie began production, no story would make the film work. Everything thathappened to the real Annabelle dollhas already been used for the franchise, andno point in the universe’s timeline makes sense for another installment.
Another haunted doll movie inspired by a true story isRobert(2015).
If anotherAnnabellemovie takes place before any current films, it will disrupt the entire timeline and ruin the series. Therefore, another prequel is out of the picture. If anotherAnnabellefilm took place after all the movies, the storyline still would not work. The only potential option is for Annabelle to escape her glass case again. However, this plot will lead to another showdown between whoever lets this happen and Annabelle and the other museum demons.
Ultimately,it will repeatAnnabelle Comes Home.The difference is that the third film began with inspiration from true events. Having another movie like this without any reality behind it will cause the film to fall flat, proving that this type of storyline is not an option for anotherAnnabelleinstallment.
The Universe Still Has A Lot Of Material To Wrap Up
There are many important stories, besidesAnnabelle, inThe Conjuringuniverse that need to be wrapped up. The Warrens are the prime example.The Conjuring 4will be their final movie, andthe conclusion of their storyline requires significant attention.They have led the series to where it is today and are so vital that they are often featured in other subseries' within the franchise. Their final film can adequately honor their characters without focusing on another Annabelle movie.
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Although this figure is significantly more evil, Valak’s story inThe Nunmovies also needs to be finished. Due to all the films the nun has been in, it is now one of the most prominentdemons inThe Conjuringfranchise. There is not necessarily a need for another installment ofThe Nunseries, but it still has potential after wrapping upThe Conjuring 4. Valak always manages to return after being defeated, andthere should be a way to keep the demon out of the world untilThe Conjuringmovies.A third film could showcase these events, helping tie up more loose ends inThe Conjuringuniversein lieu of anotherAnnabellemovie.
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The 2017 horror film Annabelle is a spinoff of James Wan’s Conjuring universe. Starring Annabelle Wallis as Mia and Ward Horton and John, the plot centers on a couple who experiences supernatural events after having their house invaded by members of a satanic cult and bringing home an antique doll. The doll is possessed by a demonic spirit and begins to terrorize them and their newborn daughter.
