Scary Movie Box Office Day 45: Adds $74,000 as Domestic Total Hits $108 Million

A Franchise That Still Has Bite

Marlon and Shawn Wayans lead the charge as Scary Movie returns, proving the horror-spoofing franchise still has plenty of laughs—and scares—left in the tank. The 'Core Four' are back, and no cinematic trope is safe.

Directed by Michael Tiddes, this 96-minute comedy-horror film picks up the story 26 years after the original. The premise sees the beloved 'Core Four' characters—Cindy, Brenda, Shorty, and Ray—once again finding themselves in the crosshairs of a suspiciously familiar masked killer. The movie gleefully lampoons the entire horror genre landscape, ensuring no major IP is safe from its satirical bite.

The Returning Cast of Characters

The film reunites the iconic ensemble that made the series a hit. Anna Faris returns as the perpetually imperiled Cindy Campbell, with Regina Hall back as her scene-stealing best friend, Brenda Meeks. Marlon Wayans reprises his role as the weed-loving, conspiracy-theorist Shorty Meeks, while Shawn Wayans returns as Ray. The Wayans family presence is strong, with Damon Wayans Jr. playing Agent Underwood, Gregg Wayans as Brad, and Kim Wayans appearing as Nurse Ratchett. Benny Zielke rounds out the cast as Jess.

The Box Office Haul

The Scary Movie 2026 box office story is one of stunning efficiency and profit. This figure is particularly remarkable given its extremely limited theatrical footprint of just 225 theaters.

At the Box Office

Scary Movie has grossed $107,992,000 at the domestic box office, 45 days into its theatrical run, while playing across 225 theaters. The film added $74,000 in its most recent day of release. Worldwide, it has taken in $228 million. It carries a reported production budget of $30 million.