Wayans Bros.' 'Scary Movie' Reboot Hits Paramount+ After $231M Global Box Office
The latest entry in the 'Scary Movie' franchise, featuring a cast of beloved actors, is set to debut on Paramount+ starting September 3. Directed by Michael Tiddes, this sixth film showcases talents such as Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, and Anna Faris, while parodying popular horror hits like 'Scream' and 'Get Out'. Initially released on June 5, the film grossed $54.5 million in its opening and reached $108.2 million in the U.S. by the end of July, accumulating a total of $123 million worldwide. Despite a production budget of $30 million, it earned a mixed critical reception, with an R rating.
Key facts
- Scary Movie reboot streams on Paramount+ starting Thursday, Sept. 3.
- Directed by Michael Tiddes.
- Stars Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliot.
- Spoofs Scream, M3GAN, Terrifier, Get Out, Weapons, Longlegs, Sinners, Wednesday.
- Opened June 5 with $54.5 million from 3,490 theaters.
- Domestic total: $108.2 million; international: $123 million; global: $231.2 million.
- Production budget: $30 million.
- Second-highest-grossing in franchise behind 2000 original ($277.2M).
- Rotten Tomatoes critics' score: 24% (136 reviews); audience score: 64% (5,000+ reviews).
- Rated R; written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, Rick Alvarez.
- Paramount+ tiers: Essential $8.99/month, Premium $13.99/month.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Tiddes
- Damon Wayans Jr.
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Anna Faris
- Regina Hall
- Lochlyn Munro
- Cheri Oteri
- Chris Elliot
- Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Craig Wayans
- Rick Alvarez
Institutions
- Paramount+
- Paramount Pictures
- Rotten Tomatoes
Locations
- North America
- United States