On 20 October 2014, Gary Maddox of The Sydney Morning Herald announced that Wan had agreed to direct The Conjuring 2 as part of a significant long-term deal with New Line Cinema.
Pe 20 octombrie 2014, Gary Maddox de la Sydney Morning Herald a anunțat că Wan a fost de acord să regizeze Trăind printre demoni 2, ca parte a unui important contract pe termen lung cu New Line Cinema.