Where to watch Candyman 2021? Release date, cast, streaming details and all you need to know

Modified Aug 23, 2021 18:25 GMT

Candyman is returning to haunt the fans (Image via Universal Pictures)

Candyman (1992) is still counted among the most popular horror movies of all time. Many years after its release, Candyman still sends chills down the spine of many fans. Despite the spookiness that the first film features, its two underwhelming sequels nearly ended the franchise.

However, Daniel Robitaille (Candyman) is back nearly 22 years after the third part of the series to give fans sleepless nights. Academy Award winner Jordan Peele has helmed the direct sequel to the 1992 horror feature.

Candyman (2021) was initially going to release in June 2020, but due to COVID-19, the movie is now releasing this month in the upcoming days.

Candyman (2021): Everything about Jordan Peele's upcoming horror flick

When is Candyman releasing theatrically?

The horror flick is releasing on August 27 in the USA (Image via Universal Pictures)

The direct sequel to the 1992 horror flick is all set to arrive in theaters on upcoming dates globally:

August 26: Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Czechia, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands
August 27: The USA, UK, Ireland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Spain, Taiwan, and Lithuania
September 3: India
September 23: Singapore
September 29: France
October 15: Japan

Will Candyman have a digital release?

There is no official release date for digital release of Candyman (Image via Universal Pictures)

Candyman is receiving a theatre-exclusive release, which means makers have no plans to release the flick online. Hence, fans will have to visit their nearby cinema halls to watch Jordan Peele's upcoming feature.

When and where will Candyman release online?

A still from Candyman (Image via Universal Pictures)

As already mentioned, the horror movie is not going to be released online anytime soon. Viewers will have to wait till the end of the film's theatrical run to get any official word.

Since Universal Pictures distributes Candyman, fans can expect the movie's digital release on either Peacock or HBO Max, where most of Universal's projects go.

Candyman: Cast, characters, and what to expect?

According to the movie, Candyman can be summoned by calling his name five times while looking in a mirror (Image via Universal Pictures)

Since Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021) are set 28 years apart, the latest part of the series will be a more modernized take on the character. Jordan Peele, known for directing Get Out and Us, is more than competent to adapt the legend of Candyman in today's context.

Teyonah Parris (L) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (R) in Candyman (Image via Universal Pictures)

The movie will focus on the character of Anthony McCoy, whom Candyman kidnapped in the first film. McCoy, now a visual artist, will have to face the hauntings of his past again after the return of the Candyman.