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⚑ Horror Parody Franchise Reboot (2026)
Miramax / Paramount Rated R 1h 36m β˜… 7.8 / 10 IMDb

Scary Movie (2026)

"No modern horror movie is safe. The Wayans are back."

IMDb Rating
β˜… 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
πŸ… 82%
Metascore
71/100
Box Office
$240 Million
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans ComedyHorrorParody Dolby Digital 5.1
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Theatrical Narrative & World

The Wayans brothers return to write and direct an all-new installment in the blockbuster horror spoof franchise after over 18 years away.

Taking aim at modern 'elevated horror' hits (M3GAN, Five Nights at Freddy's, Smile, Talk to Me, Hereditary, Terrifier, and Longlegs), the hilarious gang is hunted by an AI-powered Ghostface algorithm in a chaotic college town.

Key Thematic Highlights

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Elevated Horror Parodies
Brilliantly mocks modern horror clichΓ©s, trauma metaphors, and creepy dancing AI dolls.
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Wayans Brothers Reunion
Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory reunite with their signature unapologetic R-rated slapstick.
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Ghostface AI
Features an unhinged modern killer hacking smart toasters and TikTok feeds to hilarious effect.

Production Details

Production Studio Miramax / Paramount Pictures
Distribution Paramount Pictures
Release Year 2026
Screenplay Writers Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Music Score Teddy Castellucci
Cinematography Thomas E. Ackerman
Production Status ● Official Theatrical Release
MW
Marlon Wayans
Shorty Meeks
The perpetually stoned, indestructible legend returning to baffle the killer.
SW
Shawn Wayans
Ray Wilkins
Still questioning his identity while escaping over-the-top slasher traps.
AF
Anna Faris
Cindy Campbell
The oblivious scream queen surviving yet another ridiculous haunted apocalypse.
RH
Regina Hall
Brenda Meeks
The loud, fierce fan-favorite who refuses to let movie theater etiquette slide.

Technical Specifications & Exhibition Standards

Runtime 1h 36m
Sound Mix Channels Dolby Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio 2.39:1 (Widescreen)
Production Budget $35,000,000
Worldwide Box Office $240 Million
MPAA Classification Rated R
Fact #1

The original creative team reunited after Miramax head Jonathan Glickman reached out to bring authentic parody comedy back to theaters.

Fact #2

Features hilarious celebrity cameos from current horror directors playing helpless victims.

"Laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish! The Wayans brothers prove they are still the undisputed kings of horror parody."

John Nugent
Empire
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