The “Scary Movie” franchise has reached a historic milestone, officially crossing the $1 billion threshold in total global box office revenue following the release of its latest installment.
Box office data indicates that the sixth chapter of the series debuted with an impressive performance, raking in approximately $55 million domestically during its opening weekend and surpassing $100 million internationally—marking the strongest launch in the franchise’s history. This surge was the final push needed for the series to join the billion-dollar club.
For this new entry, Paramount Pictures returned to the franchise’s roots, utilizing its signature formula: sharp parodies of contemporary horror tropes, absurdist comedy, and the return of iconic characters from the original films. The movie swiftly dominated the charts, outperforming major competitors, including “Masters of the Universe.”
Industry analysts attribute this overwhelming success to several key drivers: intense nostalgia for the original movies, the involvement of core creative talent, and a broader industry shift that has seen a massive resurgence in the popularity of horror-comedies.
Source: Film.ru