Scary Movie 6 sets franchise record with $56 million opening
Scary Movie 6 sets franchise record with $56 million opening
Updated at: June 7, 2026 at 09:15 AM
The horror-comedy franchise is back in a big way.
In June 2026, 'Scary Movie 6' smashed records, earning an impressive $56 million during its opening weekend in North America.
This historic performance officially makes it the biggest debut in the 26-year history of the series, easily surpassing the previous record set by 'Scary Movie 4'.
With a modest production budget of only $30 million, the film is already a major financial success for Paramount Pictures and Miramax.
Fans were particularly excited to see the return of the Wayans brothers, who reunited with original stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall to bring back the nostalgia of the early films.
Directed by Michael Tiddes, the movie continues the tradition of parodying modern hits like 'M3GAN' and 'Get Out' as the 'Core Four' characters face a familiar masked killer.
Although critics have had mixed feelings, calling the plot more of a sketch collection than a cohesive story, the massive box office numbers prove that audiences are still hungry for this unique style of horror-comedy.
Whether you love the parodies or just enjoy the nostalgia, 'Scary Movie 6' has undeniably made its mark on cinema history.
