Marlon Wayans Already Teases Scary Movie 7 — Here Are the Horror Films It Might Parody Next

The Franchise Isnt Going Anywhere

Scary Movie 6 just hit theaters on June 5, 2026 — and it only took about 24 hours for the Wayans brothers to start talking about a sequel. At the films premiere in Los Angeles, Marlon Wayans told Variety that Scary Movie 7 is already on the radar. Yes, really. The horror comedy parody series has been around since 2000, and after a 13-year gap between Scary Movie 5 and this new reboot, the fact that the cast is already looking ahead tells you everything about how much momentum this franchise has built back.

The new Scary Movie (2026) is a collaboration between Paramount Pictures and Miramax, and its already pulling in massive numbers at the box office. But what does Scary Movie 7 look like? Marlon gave us some pretty specific hints.

Backrooms and Obsession Could Be Next on the Parody List

Speaking to Variety, Marlon Wayans dropped a quote that horror fans should pay attention to: "Wait for Scary Movie 7 and we will come back, and were going to get us some Backrooms and were going to get us some Obsession. Thank you guys, keep making the movies."

Both Backrooms and Obsession have been breakout horror hits of 2026. Backrooms has earned over $130 million worldwide, while Obsession has crossed $165 million globally — impressive numbers for films that were made on relatively modest budgets. These are exactly the kind of culturally significant horror movies that the Scary Movie franchise loves to satirize.

The tradition goes way back. Earlier installments of Scary Movie famously parodied horror staples like The Exorcist, Scream, The Ring, and Saw. Scary Movie 6 itself takes aim at recent hits like M3GAN, Sinners, Weapons, and even Get Out — plus, in a surprise twist, it parodies a musical biopic, which critics are calling one of the funniest bits in the film.

The Full Cast Returns — And Gen Z Stars Join In

Whats really driving the Scary Movie comeback is the ensemble. Anna Faris returns as Cindy Campbell, Regina Hall is back as Brenda Meeks, and Shawn Wayans reprises his role as Ray Wilkins. Theyre joined by Marlon Wayans, Jon Abrahams as Bobby Prinze, Lochlyn Munro as Greg Phillippe, and Dave Sheridan as Doofy Gilmore. Newer cast members — including a surprise cameo from Teyana Taylor — bring fresh energy that bridges the gap between millennial nostalgia and Gen Z audiences.

Director Keenen Ivory Wayans, who helmed the original two films, returned to guide this reboot, giving it a tone that feels closer to the classic Scary Movies than the increasingly uneven sequels of the 2000s.

So What Else Could Scary Movie 7 Mock?

Beyond Backrooms and Obsession, there are plenty of 2025-2026 horror movies ripe for parody. Films like Terrifier 3, Alien: Romulus, Smile 2, and A Quiet Place: Day One all had huge cultural impact. If Scary Movie 7 happens fast — and it sounds like the Wayans want it to — these could all make the cut.

For now, catch Scary Movie 6 in theaters. And if Marlon Wayans is right, Scary Movie 7 is already loading in the chamber. (∩ᄑ_ᄑ)⊃━☆ﾟ*･｡*