Raimi made a statement about his partnership with Columbia and Mark and Damian, saying, "I am thrilled to be reunited with Columbia Pictures and reteaming with Sanford and Ange. I have been a fan of Shannon and Swift and we have found the perfect adventure to share with the world."
Raimi's other directorial credits include "Evil Dead" movies, "SpiderMan" trilogy, "Army of Darkness, and his last feature "Drag Me To Hell."