Grab your popcorn and brace for jump scares of laughter: the legendary horror-parody franchise is officially coming back to life. Scary Movie 6 has been confirmed, and for the first time in nearly two decades the original Wayans team, Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory, are writing together again.
- Old Faves, New Prey- Marlon Wayans returns as Shorty, joined by Regina Hall (Brenda) and Anna Faris (Cindy). Their over-the-top chemistry defined the early films, and fans have been clamoring for a reunion since 2003’s Scary Movie 3.
- Modern Horror Gets Roasted- Expect savage send-ups of today’s genre heavyweights: Get Out, Nope, Hereditary, Smile, Talk to Me, even the latest Conjuring entry. Wayans told EW the new script is “equal-opportunity offending,if it scared you in the last five years, we’re coming for it.”
- Method to the Madness- Marlon revealed he dropped 20 pounds to slide back into Shorty’s famously wiry frame, proof this sixth outing isn’t just a quick cash-grab. “If I’m coming back, I’m coming back ready,” he said.
- Release Date- Theatrical premiere is locked for June 12, 2026, giving the team time to sharpen every gag and gore-gag.
Why It Matters-
The original Scary Movie (2000) redefined spoof comedy and opened the door for a generation of R-rated parodies. After the Wayans bowed out, later sequels lost some bite. This full-family reunion promises the anarchic energy, and fearless satire, that made the first two films cult classics.
Fans Are Already Screamin-
Social feeds lit up the moment the news dropped. Nostalgic millennials are swapping favorite Brenda one-liners, while Gen Z horror buffs are buzzing about which A24 chillers will get skewered. One viral comment summed it up: “Finally, someone’s going to make fun of prestige horror the way it deserves.”
Mark Your Calendar: Scary Movie 6 hits theaters June 12, 2026. Expect blood, belly laughs, and the kind of jokes only the Wayans can deliver.
