The door reportedly remains open for Wan to change his mind, but it appears that his Aquaman commitments might make it impossible to also direct Conjuring 3, even if Wan would like to.
That said, with the announcement of The Conjuring 3 came a news bit that gave many instant pause: Conjuring 1 and 2 helmer James Wan is unlikely to return to the director’s chair this time out.
Jame Wan will be back to direct the final chapter in The Conjuring trilogy, if the series’ stars have any say in the matter.
On the other hand, despite the reported preference of Wilson and Farmiga that Wan direct Conjuring 3, there are no indications at present that either actor is prepared to walk should a new director be named.