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In 2000, audiences were introduced to Scary Movie (created by Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans), a chaotic, razor‑sharp parody that skewered every major horror hit of its time. What followed was an iconic comedy franchise that, despite its often Rotten critical scores, became an instant fan favorite and cemented itself as a cultural touchstone. Now, after more than a decade away from the big screen, the franchise is officially gearing up for its long‑awaited sixth installment.
Known for its outrageous humor and fearless send‑ups of classic horror films, Scary Movie has remained a staple of the genre, standing the test of time thanks to its quotable moments, beloved characters, and unapologetically silly tone. The franchise has also proven to be a box‑office powerhouse, earning nearly $900 million worldwide, with the first film alone grossing over $270 million globally.
So when the all‑new trailer for Scary Movie dropped, fans were ecstatic to see the franchise return to their screens, complete with familiar faces, fresh parodies, and the promise of a summer theatrical release.
Read on to find out everything we know about the upcoming sixth film.
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Who’s behind the newest installment?
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Scary Movie is directed by Michael Tiddes, a filmmaker well‑versed in parody thanks to his work on A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, Fifty Shades of Black, and the Wayans‑led Netflix comedies Naked and Sextuplets. Tiddes has been a longtime collaborator of the Wayans family, beginning his career as an assistant on White Chicks before moving into directing.
The film is expected to be rated R. Behind the scenes, the creative team is stacked with past collaborators. Rick Alvarez (White Chicks, A Haunted House) joins the Wayans brothers to co‑write and produce. Additional producers and executive producers include Jonathan Glickman (Rush Hour, Wednesday), Alexandra Loewy (The Substance, The Meg), Thom Zadra (The Beekeeper, The Holdovers), and Neal H. Moritz (The Fast and the Furious).
Who’s In It?
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In a move that thrilled longtime fans, Scary Movie will reunite several original cast members from the early films. Returning stars include Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks, Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell, Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks, Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins, and Dave Sheridan as Doofy. Faris and Hall, who anchored the first four films, are making a highly anticipated comeback, marking their first return to the franchise in 20 years. They’ll be joined by fellow Scary Movie alumni Lochlyn Monroe and Jon Abrahams, as well as Cheri Oteri (from the original film) and Chris Elliott, who appeared in Scary Movie 2 and Scary Movie 4.
New cast members joining the chaos include Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, and SNL alum Heidi Gardner. With only one trailer released so far, details about their characters remain under wraps, but anticipation is already high.
What’s It About?
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Plot details for Scary Movie are still being kept secret, but the trailer, and comments from Marlon Wayans, offer a few clues. As expected, the film will deliver a fresh wave of parodies referencing both classic and modern horror hits.
Wayans has teased that I Know What You Did Last Summer and the Scream franchise may play a role, while the trailer itself hints at spoofs of films like Longlegs, Get Out, Ma, Sinners, M3GAN, Smile, Weapons, and The Substance. According to Entertainment Weekly, Wayans describes Scary Movie 6 as a “rebooquel” of the franchise, suggesting a fresh start that still embraces the series’ signature absurdity and reunites the original cast and creatives.
Are There Any Trailers?
The first trailer for Scary Movie offers a long‑awaited glimpse of the original cast back in action. It made its surprise debut in theaters, playing ahead of screenings of Scream 7.
When Will It Be Released?
Scary Movie will hit theaters on June 5.
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