Scary Movie (2026)
Every line will be crossed.
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 3 June 2026 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Michael Tiddes |
| Starring | Anna Faris, Regina Hall and Marlon Wayans |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | TMDB users 6.4/10 |
| Budget | $30 million |
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What kind of watch this is
Scary Movie (2026) is a 96-minute comedy that returns the Core Four to a killer’s crosshairs. It targets the same audience as the original: people who want to laugh at the very thing that used to keep them up at night. The premise relies on a familiar masked figure, but the execution treats the horror genre itself as the punchline. It is for fans who enjoy meta-commentary on slasher tropes, specifically those who find joy in watching beloved franchises get dismantled for laughs. It runs just over an hour and a half, which is enough time to cycle through the major horror archetypes without overstaying its welcome.
What the critics said
Critics were not kind. Rotten Tomatoes shows 23% positive reviews out of 135, averaging 4.1 out of 10. Metacritic lands on 38 out of 100, a score that signals general disapproval. Owen Gleiberman of Variety found the jokes "asserted rather than delighted," while David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter noted the film is "pretty much downhill" after the opening. One critic suggested the movie should have stayed in the 2000s. The consensus is that the gags are tired. Audiences gave it a C+, which is at least a letter grade.
How it did with audiences
The $30 million budget met a worldwide gross of $231.9 million. On TMDB, users rate it 6.4 out of 10. The film debuted to $55 million in its opening weekend, topping the box office. It marked the highest opening weekend of the franchise. The math works out.
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- Scary Movie on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
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