what year is annabelle creation set in

According to multiple sources, including Digital Spy, Cineworld, Radio Times, Den of Geek, Slash Film, and Yahoo Movies, Annabelle: Creation is set in 1952. The movie is a prequel to Annabelle, which itself is a prequel to The Conjuring. The film tells the story of how the demonic doll was created and became possessed. While there are some scenes that take place in other years, the bulk of the action in Annabelle: Creation occurs in 1952.