After more than a decade of silence, the Scary Movie franchise is revving up again — and this time it’s leaning hard into what made the originals hit: outrageous horror spoofs, shameless punchlines, and “no one is safe” comedy.
The upcoming sequel is being positioned as a reboot-style return to form, with the Wayans energy back in the driver’s seat and two of the franchise’s most iconic characters returning to the screen.
A “gloves off” reboot with an R-rated mission
The plot is still under wraps, but the tone is not. The creative team has described Scary Movie 6 as a hard R with the “gloves off,” promising the same kind of boundary-pushing humor that made the early entries feel like a comedic demolition derby.
Marlon Wayans has summed it up in classic Scary Movie fashion: “no holds barred,” and “equal opportunity offenders.” Translation: the jokes aren’t going to tiptoe.
What it’ll spoof: a modern horror buffet
Even without official plot details, the target list is already getting teased — and it’s stacked with modern horror staples and recent crowd favorites. Among the movies mentioned as potential parody fuel:
- Get Out
- Nope
- Longlegs
- Heretic
- Sinners
- plus evergreen slasher DNA like Scream and even I Know What You Did Last Summer
If you’ve watched horror over the last few years and thought, “This deserves to be roasted,” Scary Movie 6 is basically showing up with a flamethrower and a grin.
The cast: Cindy and Brenda return (yes, really)
The biggest nostalgia hit: Anna Faris and Regina Hall are officially back — meaning Cindy and Brenda return to do what they do best: panic, scream, insult people, and somehow survive the most ridiculous scenarios imaginable.
Also returning from the original-era orbit:
- Marlon Wayans
- Shawn Wayans
- Lochlyn Munro
- Jon Abrahams
- Dave Sheridan
- plus Cheri Oteri (from Scary Movie) and Chris Elliott (who appeared in Scary Movie 2 and 4)
New faces joining the chaos include:
- Damon Wayans Jr.
- Kim Wayans
- Heidi Gardner
So it’s not just nostalgia casting — it’s a full-on reunion with fresh comedic firepower added.
Who’s directing?
Scary Movie 6 is directed by Michael Tiddes, known for parody-heavy comedies like A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, and Fifty Shades of Black. That’s a pretty clear signal: this sequel isn’t aiming for subtle.
Trailer status: it exists… but you probably can’t watch it yet
A trailer has already played in theaters (it reportedly debuted ahead of Scream 7), but it wasn’t widely available online at last check. Marlon Wayans has joked about “bootlegging” it with a quick video clip from inside a theater — which is extremely on-brand for a franchise built on chaos.
Release date
Scary Movie 6 hits theaters on June 12, 2026.
The vibe check
This isn’t Scary Movie trying to be “elevated.” It’s Scary Movie trying to be Scary Movie: big swings, low shame, and horror tropes getting dragged through a comedy blender.
If you grew up on Cindy and Brenda, June is about to feel like a reunion — with jump scares, spoof kills, and the kind of jokes that make you laugh first… then look around to see if anyone heard you.
