Scary Movie hits theaters this Wednesday June 3, 2026. Directed by Michael Tiddes, this sixth installment revives the spoof horror franchise that began in 2000, with the return of Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans.
Scary Movie
Film | 2026
In theaters: June 3, 2026
Comedy, horror-comedy | Runtime: 1h36
Directed by Michael Tiddes | Screenplay: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans
Starring Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr.
Country: United States
This new installment lands twenty-six years after the first Scary Movie, which was already poking fun at the tropes of the slasher genre and the pop culture of the early 2000s. The film stays true to the saga’s DNA: a parody comedy built on the references of horror cinema, from Scream to contemporary reboots, and spanning franchises with multiple sequels.
The plot brings together historical figures facing a new masked killer and a string of scenarios drawn from the latest genre trends. The film aims at late sequels, expositional prequels, expanded universes, and fresh codes of horror cinema, in a meta approach reminiscent of the original installments.
The Wayans brothers’ return is one of the central elements of this release. Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans contributed to the screenplay and also appear in the cast, alongside Anna Faris and Regina Hall, two faces closely tied to the franchise’s origins. Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, and Sydney Park round out the lineup.
Direction is handed to Michael Tiddes, who has already teamed with Marlon Wayans on several comedies. With this sixth installment, Scary Movie sticks to its blunt spoof format, targeting both recent horror films and the workings of contemporary Hollywood.
The official trailer for Scary Movie confirms the return to horror spoof, featuring a masked killer, genre references, and gags built around contemporary franchises.
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