Scary Movie 6 Breaks Box Office Records With $105M Global Opening — Anna Faris and Regina Hall Are Back

Scary Movie 6 Is the Biggest Comedy Opening of 2026

Nobody saw this coming — or maybe everyone did, but the box office numbers are still absolutely insane. Scary Movie 6, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans alongside his brothers Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans, just demolished the domestic box office with a staggering $55 million opening weekend in the United States alone. Worldwide? That number jumps to a jaw-dropping $105.5 million, making it the highest-grossing opening in the entire Scary Movie franchise history.

For context, the original Scary Movie back in 2000 pulled in $42 million on its domestic debut. The sequel Scary Movie 2 followed with $20 million. This sixth installment didn't just beat those numbers — it obliterated them. And it did so against stiff competition from Masters of the Universe and A24's Backrooms, which also opened strong in the same weekend.

Why It Worked: The Original Cast Came Back

Let's be real — the Scary Movie franchise lost its soul after Anna Faris and Regina Hall stepped away following Scary Movie 4. The sequels without them flopped hard, both critically and commercially. But for the sixth film, the Wayans brothers made the smartest move possible: they brought the OG squad back.

Anna Faris returns as Cindy Campbell, the iconic scream queen who defined the franchise. Regina Hall is back as Brenda Meeks, delivering the comedic timing that made the original films legendary. The Wayans brothers themselves also appear, bringing back the parody-heavy, no-holds-barred humor that made Scary Movie a cultural phenomenon in the early 2000s.

The film spoofs a mix of recent horror hits and classic tropes, reportedly taking aim at movies like Talk to Me, Smile, and even dipping into the Conjuring Universe. It's the kind of broad, referential comedy that millennials grew up with — think Scary Movie meets the meme culture of 2026.

What This Means for the Franchise

With $105.5 million globally on a reportedly modest production budget, Scary Movie 6 is already profitable in its first weekend. Industry insiders are already talking about Scary Movie 7, which would be the first time the franchise gets a seventh installment. If the Wayans brothers can keep the original cast on board, there's no reason this revival can't continue.

The film also proves something Hollywood has been skeptical about: that original IP comedies — especially R-rated ones — can still crush it theatrically in the age of streaming. While Backrooms from A24 is making waves as a horror phenomenon, Scary Movie 6 shows that comedy isn't dead in theaters. It just needed the right team to bring it back.

Bottom line: If you haven't seen it yet, grab your friends and go. It's the kind of movie that's best experienced in a packed theater with people laughing (and screaming) together. The Wayans proved they still got it. (≧◡≦) ♡