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Annabelle Comes Home

Annabelle Comes Home is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Gary Dauberman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Annabelle Comes Home is a 2019 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Gary Dauberman. It is the third film in the Annabelle series and the sixth installment in The Conjuring Universe, centring on the haunted doll Annabelle and the Warren family’s artifact room.

Premise

The story is set in the Warren home after Ed and Lorraine Warren place the possessed doll Annabelle behind sacred glass in their artifact room. When the Warrens are away, their daughter Judy and her babysitters face the consequences of Annabelle awakening other evil forces.

Production

Gary Dauberman wrote and directed the film, working from a story by Dauberman and James Wan. James Wan also served as a producer alongside Peter Safran.

Release

Annabelle Comes Home premiered in 2019 and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was released in U.S. theatres on June 26, 2019.

Place in the franchise

The film is the third entry in the Annabelle series and the sixth film in The Conjuring Universe. It continues the shared-universe approach of linking the Warrens and other supernatural cases.

Key facts

  • The film follows the Warren family after Annabelle is secured in their artifact room, where other supernatural entities are also contained.
  • Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman, Katie Sarife, Vera Farmiga, and Patrick Wilson star in the film.
  • It is a sequel to Annabelle (2014) and Annabelle: Creation (2017).
  • Gary Dauberman made his feature directorial debut with the film.
  • The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 26, 2019.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed internationally and is part of a major Hollywood horror franchise that has a Canadian audience through theatrical release, home viewing, and streaming availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is Annabelle Comes Home about?
It follows the Warren family’s possessed doll, Annabelle, after it is locked in a secure artifact room and later unleashes other supernatural threats on Judy Warren and her babysitters.
Who directed Annabelle Comes Home?
Gary Dauberman directed the film in his feature directorial debut.
Is Annabelle Comes Home part of The Conjuring Universe?
Yes. It is the sixth installment in The Conjuring Universe.
Which film series does it belong to?
It is the third film in the Annabelle series.
When was Annabelle Comes Home released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on June 26, 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_Comes_Home
    Supports: Release year, director, franchise position, cast, runtime, and plot overview.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8350360/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and release information.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/annabelle_comes_home
    Supports: Genre, rating, and release date information.
  4. Screen Daily — https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/annabelle-comes-home-review/5140581.article
    Supports: Release timing, cast, and franchise context.