TheAnnabellefranchise has been a surprise hit franchise for Warner Bros. Spun off fromThe Conjuringmovies, the firstAnnabellescored $84 million off a $6.5 million budget. The prequel,Annabelle: Creationmade $102 million from just $15 million. So it makes sense that Warner Bros. wants to keep plugging away at the horror series by moving forward with anAnnabelle 3.
THRreports thatGary Dauberman, the writer behind the first twoAnnabellemovies will also write the third installment and make his directing debut on the picture. Per THR, “Details are being kept secret but the story will once again focus on the porcelain doll that is possessed by a demonic force.” And let’s be honest: what more do you need from anAnnabellemovie? I don’t need a story about Annabelle growing as a doll, learning valuable life lessons, and making the world a better place. She shows up, people die horribly. Pretty straightforward, and judging by the box office, pretty popular.
New Line, the studio behindThe Conjuringcinematic universe, which has pulled in over a billion worldwide, is fast-tracking the thirdAnnabellemovie for a August 15, 2025 release date.
As for Dauberman, he’s been a horror favorite for Warner Bros. In addition to writing theAnnabellemovies, he co-wrote the scripts for the smashITand the upcomingIT: Chapter Two. He’s also writing and producing an adaptation of the horror anthology seriesAre You Afraid of the Dark?for Paramount. He also wrote the upcomingThe Nun, another piece of theConjuringCinemative Universe, which is set to open on September 7th.
What do you think about Dauberman making his directing debut on the thirdAnnabellemovie? Do you want to see more of the character? Can you be afraid of something you can dropkick? Sound off in the comments section!
