‘Scary Movie’ Returns as Sixth Installment With Mixed Reviews After 13-Year Hiatus
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The sixth ‘Scary Movie’ film, released 13 years after the previous entry, has arrived in theaters as a loose reboot primarily parodying the ‘Scream’ franchise, especially the 2022 legacy sequel. Returning cast members include Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans, with new characters played by Olivia Rose Keegan and Savannah Lee Nassif. The screenplay is credited to Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, with Michael Tiddes directing. The film includes parodies of recent horror movies such as ‘Get Out’, ‘The Substance’, and ‘Sinners’. Critical reception is mixed, with some reviewers citing heavy meta self-awareness and inconsistent comedic execution, while others find it a familiar but enjoyable throwback for franchise fans.
What’s verified
The film is the sixth ‘Scary Movie’ installment and comes 13 years after the previous film.
It parodies the ‘Scream’ franchise, particularly the 2022 legacy sequel.
Returning cast members include Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall.
New characters include Sara (Olivia Rose Keegan) and Tuesday (Savannah Lee Nassif).
The screenplay is by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez.
Director Michael Tiddes helmed the film.
Parodied horror films include ‘Get Out’, ‘The Substance’, and ‘Sinners’.
The character DEI (Sydney Park) uses they/them pronouns and is depicted as politically sensitive.
Kenan Thompson appears in a parody involving Michael Jackson and Jermaine.
Dave Sheridan reprises his role as Doofy Gilmore.
Where accounts differ
The film’s runtime: one source reports 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes), while another reports 95 minutes.
The name of the actor playing Jack: one source lists Cameron Robert Stock, another lists Cameron Scott Roberts.
Critical reception: two sources offer largely negative assessments, while one provides a more positive view for fans of the series.
The exact release date: only one source specifies June 5, 2026; another mentions a weekend release without a specific date.
Not yet confirmed
The identity of the actress appearing in the pre-title sequence (reported by only one source).
The content of the post-credits scene involving Chris Elliott (reported by only one source).
Whether the film includes a parody of ‘M3GAN’ dancing (reported by only one source).
The film’s official rating (Rated R) is only confirmed by one source.
Box office projections and budget figures are not provided in any source.
Key figures
Anna Faris (Cindy Campbell)
Regina Hall (Brenda Meeks)
Marlon Wayans (Shorty Meeks)
Shawn Wayans (Ray Wilkins)
Michael Tiddes (Director)
Olivia Rose Keegan (Sara)
Savannah Lee Nassif (Tuesday)
Sydney Park (DEI)
Kenan Thompson (appearance)
Dave Sheridan (Doofy Gilmore)
Cameron Robert Stock / Cameron Scott Roberts (Jack)
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, Rick Alvarez (Screenwriters)
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, collider.com
