Scary Movie 6 Is Here — The Wayans Brothers Are Back to Roast Every Horror Movie of the Past Decade

Scary Movie 6 Is Coming June 5 — And the Wayans Brothers Are Not Holding Back

If you grew up watching the Scary Movie franchise with your friends, grabbing popcorn and laughing until your ribs hurt, you are about to get a serious dose of nostalgia. After a 13-year hiatus since Scary Movie 5 bombed in 2013, the legendary comedy series is finally back — and it is bringing the original crew along for the ride.

Scary Movie 6 hits theaters on June 5, 2026, and based on everything we have seen so far, it might just be the funniest horror parody of the decade. Directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans, the film reunites the core cast that made the first movies so iconic — Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans brothers themselves.

The Core Four Reunite After 20+ Years

Here is what makes this movie special: Anna Faris and Regina Hall are returning as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks for the first time in over two decades. These two characters were the heart of the first four Scary Movie films but were completely absent from the fifth installment. In a statement to Deadline, Faris and Hall said they could not wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with their great friends Keenen, Shawn and Marlon.

Meanwhile, Marlon and Shawn Wayans are reprising their roles as Shorty Meeks and Ray Wilkins — their first time back in those characters in 23 years. They are joined by returning favorites including Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Jon Abrahams, Cheri Oteri, and Chris Elliott. Newcomers to the franchise include Heidi Gardner from Saturday Night Live, Olivia Rose Keegan, Sydney Park, and Cameron Scott Roberts.

What Horror Movies Is Scary Movie 6 Parodying?

The official synopsis gives us a pretty clear picture of what to expect. The plot picks up 26 years after the original Core Four outran Ghostface from Scream, and now they are back in the killer's crosshairs. But this time, no horror movie IP is safe. The film promises to roast reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every final chapter that absolutely is not final.

Reports confirm that Scary Movie 6 will parody at least 11 horror films, including recent blockbusters like The Substance, Hereditary, Get Out, A Quiet Place, Smile, Talk to Me, M3GAN, Barbarian, Terrifier, and of course, the latest Scream installment. Even Jordan Peele has reportedly given the film his blessing — Marlon Wayans told Polygon that Peele understands comedy and was supportive of the parody approach.

Why Scary Movie 6 Could Actually Be Good Again

Let us be honest — Scary Movie 5 was not great. It lacked the original cast, felt disjointed, and relied too heavily on celebrity cameos instead of sharp satire. But Marlon Wayans has been very clear that Scary Movie 6 is essentially a reboot, not a direct sequel to the fifth film. He told People Magazine they are going for the same fun and the same kinds of tone and Wayans flavor as the first movie, but updated for the current horror landscape.

Box office predictions suggest Scary Movie 6 could significantly outperform Scary Movie 5, which opened to a lukewarm $15 million domestically. With the return of the beloved original cast and a horror parody that targets films millennials actually care about, the franchise might finally be back to its glory days.

The release date was even moved up from June 12 to June 5 due to what Marlon called overwhelming response and worldwide excitement — always a good sign. So mark your calendars, grab your friends, and get ready for the most unhinged horror comedy of summer 2026. The Wayans are back, and they are here to cancel the cancel culture.