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EntertainmentScary Movie 6 hits digital streaming July 21 after franchise-best $228.6M box office
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The sixth film in the 'Scary Movie' franchise, a reboot of the Wayans Bros. horror comedy series, arrives on digital streaming via premium video on demand on July 21, 2026. The film, which opened in theaters on June 5, earned a franchise-best opening weekend of $54.4 million and has grossed $228.6 million worldwide against a $30 million production budget. It spoofs recent horror hits including M3GAN, Terrifier, Get Out, and Scream. The film stars Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall, and is directed by Michael Tiddes. It will be available for purchase at $24.99 or rental at $19.99 on platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
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Scary Movie, the sixth installment in the horror comedy franchise created by the Wayans Bros. in 2000, is now available on digital streaming this week following a successful theatrical run.
About the Film
Rated R, Scary Movie opened in theaters nationwide on June 5. The reboot stars Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall, and is directed by Michael Tiddes.
Like previous films in the franchise, the new Scary Movie spoofs hit horror movies of the day. This time, the franchise takes jabs at:
- M3GAN
- Terrifier
- Get Out
- Weapons
- Sinners
- Longlegs
- The Scream franchise and its Ghostface killer
- Other horror hits
Box Office Performance
Scary Movie earned a franchise-best opening weekend with $54.4 million in ticket sales from 3,490 North American theaters (June 5–7). Winding down its theatrical run, the film earned $255,000 from 225 theaters over the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $107.9 million.
Combined with international ticket sales of $120.7 million, Scary Movie has earned $228.6 million at the worldwide box office to date. According to Variety, the film had a production budget of $30 million before marketing costs.
Digital Streaming Release
Scary Movie will be released on Tuesday, July 21, on digital streaming via premium video on demand (PVOD), as confirmed by a new listing on Prime Video.
In addition to Prime Video, the film will be available for purchase on digital platforms including:
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- YouTube Movies & TV
Pricing:
- Purchase: $24.99
- Rental (48-hour period): $19.99 (typically $5 less than purchase price)
Franchise Rankings
Scary Movie's global haul of $228.6 million makes it the second-highest grossing film in franchise history:
| Film | Release Year | Worldwide Gross | |------|-------------|----------------| | Scary Movie | 2000 | $277.2 million | | Scary Movie (2026) | 2026 | $228.6 million | | Scary Movie 4 | 2006 | $178.7 million | | Scary Movie 3 | 2003 | $155.2 million | | Scary Movie 2 | 2001 | $141.1 million | | Scary Movie 5 | 2013 | $78.6 million |
Interest in the films waned in 2013, when Scary Movie 5 earned a franchise-low $78.6 million worldwide.
Scary Movie arrives on PVOD on Tuesday.
Source
Forbes - BusinessWestern
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