‘Scary Movie’ Sets Paramount+ Release Date
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- Scary Movie 6 will begin streaming on Paramount+ on September 3, marking a 91-day gap between its theatrical release and digital availability
- Scary Movie 6 earned over $230 million worldwide at the box office with a production budget of $30 million before marketing and distribution costs, becoming the first R-rated comedy to cross $100M since Girls Trip (2017)
- The Scary Movie franchise crossed $1 billion in global box office revenue in June, 26 years after its debut, with the sixth installment opening to $105.5 million worldwide—a franchise record
- Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Regina Hall, and Anna Faris reprise their original roles as Shorty, Ray, Brenda, and Cindy, with the film written by Marlon, Shawn, Craig, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Rick Alvarez and directed by Michael Tiddes
- Scary Movie 6 features returning actors Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, and Chris Elliott, alongside newcomers including Kenan Thompson, Damon Wayans Jr., Heidi Gardner, and Sydney Park
Why it matters: The 91-day theatrical-to-streaming window reflects a strategic balance for Paramount, preserving box office upside while capitalizing on subscriber growth; the $230M gross on a $30M base budget underscores the franchise’s continued profitability and audience reach decades after launch.
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