‘Scary Movie’ Sets Paramount+ Release Date
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- Scary Movie sets its Paramount+ release date for Sept. 3, following a theatrical run that grossed over $230 million worldwide.
- Michael Tiddes directed the sixth installment, marking the first in the franchise since 'Scary Movie 2' to involve the Wayans family.
- Marlon Wayans described the film as a 'rebootquel' that returns to the series’ roots as an 'equal opportunity offender,' targeting cancel culture and modern horror tropes.
- The Wayans brothers, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall reunite as the 'Core Four,' reprising their roles after Faris and Hall skipped 'Scary Movie 5'.
- Marlon Wayans credited the end of the 'Weinstein regime,' his faith, and his father’s encouragement for enabling his return to the franchise.
Why it matters: The $230 million global gross and reunion of the original comedic team validate a legacy franchise comeback after years of decline, with streaming now amplifying access to both the new release and all prior films on the same platform.
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