Scary Movie (2026 film)

Scary Movie (colloquially known as Scary Movie 6) is an upcoming American parody film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez. It is the sixth installment in the Scary Movie film series, following Scary Movie 5 (2013), and the spiritual sequel to the first two films. It stars Marlon, Shawn, and other returning actors including Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Jon Abrahams, and Anthony Anderson. The plot follows Cindy Campbell and her friends Ray Wilkins and siblings Shorty and Brenda Meeks reunited when the same masked killer from the first film resurfaces.

A sixth Scary Movie film was announced in 2024 and later that same year, it was revealed to have the involvement of the Wayans family for the first time since their departure from the franchise following the release of Scary Movie 2 (2001) due to creative conflicts with the original producers.

Scary Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on June 5, 2026.

A group of friends reunite when a masked killer they encountered 26 years ago returns.

• Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks
• Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins
• Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell
• Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks
• Damon Wayans Jr.
• Gregg Wayans
• Kim Wayans
• Benny Zielke
• Cameron Scott Roberts as Jack
• Cheri Oteri as Gail Hailstorm
• Chris Elliott as Hanson
• Dave Sheridan as Doofy Gilmore
• Heidi Gardner
• Lochlyn Munro as Greg Phillippe
• Olivia Rose Keegan as Sara
• Ruby Snowber
• Savannah Lee Nassif as Tuesday
• Sydney Park
• Kenan Thompson as Michael Jackson

Additionally, Jon Abrahams reprises his role as Bobby Prinze, Cindy's ex-boyfriend, from the first film, while Anthony Anderson—who appeared in Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006)—and Felissa Rose have also been cast in the film.

At CinemaCon in April 2024, Miramax announced that a new Scary Movie film was in development, with the studio fully financing the project and Neal H. Moritz attached as a producer. In October 2024, it was revealed that the Wayans brothers—Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Ivory—would return as screenwriters and producers, marking their first collaboration in 17 years; they co-wrote Scary Movie (2000) and Scary Movie 2 (2001), both films directed by Keenen Ivory and starring Marlon and Shawn as Shorty Meeks and Ray Wilkins, respectively. Rick Alvarez and Michael Tiddes were hired to co-write and direct, respectively, after collaborating with Marlon in other films. It was produced by Marlon Wayans and Alvarez's Ugly Baby Productions label. Marlon described the film as being a "rebooquel" and additionally cited two factors on the brothers' return to the franchise; the downfall of producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein and words of encouragement from their father, Howell Stouten Wayans.

In September 2025, Marlon commented that recent horror films such as Get Out (2017), Nope (2022), Longlegs (2024), Heretic (2024), and Sinners (2025) could be parodied, as well as the Scream (1996–present) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997–present) franchises, which were primarily used for the plot of the original film. The film also parodies the slasher Terrifier 3 (2024) and features appearances by Felissa Rose and Michael Leavy. The scene, which depicts Art the Clown blowing up a mall with children, was initially removed but later reinstated in a trimmed-down edit. Get Out, Longlegs, Sinners, Scream (2022), and Scream VI (2023) were confirmed with the release of the film's trailer in March 2026, alongside Halloween (2018), Smile (2022), M3GAN (2022), The Substance (2024), and Weapons (2025), with references to Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise, Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Sue Ann "Ma" Ellington from Ma (2019), Wednesday Addams from Wednesday (2022–present), and the Heart Eyes Killer from Heart Eyes (2025). The film also parodies the 2026 film Michael, with Kenan Thompson playing Michael Jackson; the character had previously appeared in Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4, where he was played by Edward Moss.

Both Anna Faris and Regina Hall, who starred in the first four installments as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, expressed interest in reprising their roles. In August 2025, Faris and Hall were confirmed to be returning in the film. In September 2025, it was revealed Marlon would reprise his role as Shorty. In November 2025, several cast members were revealed to have joined the film, including Shawn as well as returning actors Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Dave Sheridan, and Chris Elliott, with Damon Wayans Jr., Kim Wayans, Craig Wayans, Heidi Gardner, Olivia Rose Keegan, Savannah Lee Nassif, Cameron Scott Roberts, Sydney Park, Gregg Wayans, Ruby Snowber, and Benny Zielke as newcomers to the film series. In February 2026, Anthony Anderson, who portrayed Mahalik Phifer in Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006), confirmed he would be returning for the film. Following her exit from the pre-production of Scream 7 (2026), Melissa Barrera expressed an interest in appearing in the film in April 2024. Marlon revealed the absence of Shannon Elizabeth, who portrayed Buffy Gilmore in the first film, was due to the massive amount of returning characters and expressed support of Elizabeth's inclusion in a future installment.

Principal photography began on October 1, 2025, and wrapped on November 24. Filming took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Jonathan Schwartz edited the film, and Haim Mazar composed the score.

Scary Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 5, 2026 by Paramount Pictures, under its first-look deal with Miramax. The film was originally scheduled to be released on June 12, but was moved up a week in March 2026 due to the positive reception of the teaser trailer following an Instagram post provided by Marlon.

• Official website
• Scary Movie at IMDb