The long-awaited return of the Scary Movie franchise has received a mixed response from critics and audiences, with the latest installment debuting with a low score on review aggregation platforms ahead of its cinema release. Scary Movie 6, officially titled Scary Movie, opens with a 32% score on Rotten Tomatoes following early screenings, marking the franchise's first release in 13 years.
Cast and Satirical Targets
The film reunites original stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. It satirizes a range of horror films from the past decade, including Ma, M3GAN, Weapons, and Sinners. Despite the return of the original cast and extensive horror references, early reactions indicate divided opinions on its humor and storyline.
Critical Reception
At the time of reporting, the film also holds a score of 37 on Metacritic and an average rating of 3.0 on Letterboxd, signaling a generally lukewarm reception. Several early reviewers criticized the comedy. One Rotten Tomatoes user wrote, “Scary Movie 2026’s joke success rate is unfortunately on the low side, feeling like maybe 3 or 4 out of every 10 jokes hit the mark.” Another review described it as, “A dreadful reboot that stumbles through tired, miserable ideas for comedy with no invention and little enthusiasm.”
Director's Acknowledgment
Ahead of the release, Wayans acknowledged that the film could divide opinion due to its comedic approach. Scary Movie 6 arrives in cinemas on June 5 with a runtime of 95 minutes.
