With a strong fanbase backing the franchise as it moves into the future, it seems entirely likely that projects like The Nun, The Crooked Man, and The Conjuring 3 (which may not bring James Wan back into the fold to direct because of his Aquaman commitments) are poised to continue this upward trajectory.
For the most part, films produced under The Conjuring franchise banner have also fared incredibly well with critics — at least by the standards of horror movie franchises.
Although the original Annabelle didn’t debut to a phenomenal critical reaction when it debuted back in 2014, both of The Conjuring movies and Annabelle: Creation have received positive receptions from audiences and critics alike.