Scary Movie opened with a franchise-record $56 million domestically this weekend, marking a major box office rebound for R-rated comedy as the genre claims its first significant theatrical success since the pandemic.
Quick Facts
- Scary Movie earned $24.7 million on Friday from 3,490 domestic locations.
- The $56 million opening is the largest in the Scary Movie franchise’s 26-year history.
- R-rated comedy had not scored a major box office hit since the pandemic until this release.
- The film stars the Wayans brothers in a relaunch of the horror-parody franchise.
The strong debut signals renewed appetite for theatrical comedy at a time when the genre has struggled to draw audiences to multiplexes. Box Office Pro noted that Scary Movie represents a major comeback for R-rated comedy, the last major film genre to not secure a substantial box office win in the post-pandemic era.
The film’s success comes amid a competitive summer weekend that also saw Masters of the Universe open with $31 million domestically. Scary Movie’s performance suggests that established franchises with nostalgic appeal and broad comedic reach can still command significant opening-weekend crowds.
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Sources
- Yahoo Entertainment — reported the $56 million opening and franchise record.
- IMDb — confirmed the $24.7 million Friday total and $56 million opening projection.
- Box Office Pro — described Scary Movie as marking a major comeback for R-rated comedy since the pandemic.
- MSN — confirmed the 26-year franchise history and record opening weekend.
