Unlike 1992’s Candyman, DaCosta’s version featured a Black creative team and was co-written by Jordan Peele, along with being produced by Monkeypaw.

While appearing on the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast, director Nia DaCosta discussed bringing Tony Todd back for her Candyman sequel.

"Candyman," co-written and produced by Jordan Peele, marks the rare horror film to compete for the best original score Oscar.

New ‘Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta promises a version with ‘a lot more of the Black experience’ This reimagining of the 1992 Chicago horror classic touches on police brutality ...

"Candyman" appeared at the American Black Film Festival, and his hook-wielding horror was on full display in a new look at the movie.

Co-writer and director Nia DaCosta consults with actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on the set of "Candyman," set in the 21st-century takeover of Chicago's notorious Cabrini-Green public housing projects.