After an eleven-year hiatus, the Scary Movie franchise is set for a revival with the greenlight given to a new installment by Miramax at Paramount, targeting a 2025 theatrical release.
The project, likely titled Scary Movie 6, is under the leadership of new Paramount head Jonathan Glickman. As of now, details about attached writers or directors remain undisclosed.
The original Scary Movie debuted in 2000, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, with a screenplay by various contributors including Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and others. Wayans continued his involvement in Scary Movie 2 (2001) as director and screenwriter alongside a larger creative team.
For subsequent films, there were changes in direction and writing teams. David Zucker took over for Scary Movie 3 (2003) and Scary Movie 4 (2006), alongside writers Craig Mazin and Pat Proft. In 2013, Malcolm D. Lee directed Scary Movie 5, penned by Pat Proft and David Zucker.
The franchise’s financial success varied, with the original film costing $19 million and grossing $278 million worldwide. Budgets increased for sequels until Scary Movie 5, which had a reduced budget of $20 million due to its lower box office earnings of $78 million and absence of key cast members Anna Faris and Regina Hall.
Fans await news on the creative team behind Scary Movie 6, including potential returns of Faris and Hall. Are you excited for the franchise’s return?
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