Candyman
As of April 28, 2026, Candyman is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Monkeypaw Productions, MGM Studios and Universal Pictures. Attached are director Nia DaCosta; writers Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld; and producer Ian Cooper. It was scheduled to start shooting in Chicago, IL in March 2019. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A "spiritual sequel" to the 1992 horror film 'Candyman' that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Win Rosenfeld |
| Producer | Ian Cooper |
| Producer | Jordan Peele |
Directing
| Director | Nia DaCosta |
Writing
| Writer | Jordan Peele |
| Writer | Win Rosenfeld |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/candyman (last updated Apr 28, 2026).