Candyman
“Dare to say his name.”
Synopsis
A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-23
Top Cast
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Anthony McCoy
Teyonah Parris
Brianna Cartwright
Colman Domingo
William Burke
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Troy Cartwright
Kyle Kaminsky
Grady Smith
Vanessa Williams
Anne-Marie McCoy
Brian King
Clive Privler
Miriam Moss
Jerrika
Rebecca Spence
Finley Stephens
Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Jameson
Christiana Clark
Danielle Harrington
Michael Hargrove
Candyman / Sherman Fields
Rodney L Jones III
Billy
Ireon Roach
Trina
Breanna Lind
Annika
Heidi Grace Engerman
Haley Gulick
Sarah Lo
Samantha
Ro White
Boof
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysS.O.U.L. Fest
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 16, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$77.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.1x
+$52.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nia DaCosta
- Screenplay & Story
- Win Rosenfeld, Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele
- Original Score
- Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Original Title
- Candyman
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $77.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Monkeypaw Productions, Bron Studios, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nia DaCosta
Win Rosenfeld, Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele, Clive Barker, Bernard Rose
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
John Guleserian
Catrin Hedström
David Kern, Shauna Bryan, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth, Win Rosenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Win Rosenfeld
Screenplay
Nia DaCosta
Screenplay
Jordan Peele
Screenplay
John Guleserian
Director of Photography
Catrin Hedström
Editor
Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
Original Music Composer
Nia DaCosta
Director
Win Rosenfeld
Producer
Jordan Peele
Producer
Lizzie Cook
Costume Design
Cara Brower
Production Design
Ian Cooper
Producer
Josh Simmonds
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Fierro
Stunt Coordinator
Gabriel Reichle
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candyman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candyman about?
A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.
Who directed Candyman?
Candyman was directed by Nia DaCosta.
Who stars in Candyman?
The principal cast of Candyman includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kyle Kaminsky.
When was Candyman released and how long is it?
Candyman was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Candyman?
Candyman had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $77.4M at the worldwide box office (3.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Candyman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candyman was composed by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candyman?
Candyman holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).