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‘Scary Movie’ Shifts Release to Early June, Will Now Open Opposite ‘Masters of the Universe’
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📌 Key Takeaways
Scary Movie release moved from June 12 to June 5, 2025
Marlon Wayans wrote, produces and stars in the film
The film will face competition from multiple major releases
The release timing is strategic for comedy market appeal
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Marlon Wayans, who wrote, produces and stars in the upcoming Scary Movie, announced on Instagram that Paramount Pictures will now release the film in theaters on June 5, 2025, instead of the previously planned June 12 date, citing overwhelming response and worldwide excitement as the reason for the early release. The sixth installment in the popular comedy franchise, which had been known as Scary Movie 6 until the trailer release confirmed the official title as simply Scary Movie, features an ensemble cast including Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and several other Wayans family members. The release change puts Scary Movie in direct competition with Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe, Warner Bros.' Ryan Reynolds-led Animal Friends, and Lionsgate's Power Ballad starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, creating a particularly crowded weekend at the box office. 'We are currently in the edit for Scary Movie,' Wayans explained in his social media post, noting that while the film won't release on the originally planned date, the earlier release date will allow it to 'start off the summer with a bang and a laugh fest.' Miramax CEO Jon Glickman expressed confidence in the film's potential success, stating that there's 'a boiling pressure' for a big-screen comedy that can resonate widely, emphasizing how audiences currently want to 'be able to laugh together at the same stuff,' particularly amid current political tensions.
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Film Releases, Comedy Market, Release Strategy, Franchise Revival
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The sixth film in the Scary Movie movie franchise will slash its way into theaters a bit earlier than expected. Following Monday’s online trailer release for Scary Movie , Marlon Wayans — who wrote, produces and stars in the new title — took to Instagram the next day to announce that Paramount Pictures will now release the film theatrically on June 5. Hailing from Miramax , the latest installment in the revived property was previously slated to hit theaters June 12. Scary Movie , which had previously been known as Scary Movie 6 until Monday’s trailer release confirmed the official title, is now set for release on the same weekend that will also see the launches for Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe , Warner Bros.’ Ryan Reynolds-led Animal Friends and Lionsgate’s Power Ballad starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Among the releases set to hit theaters June 12 is Universal’s Disclosure Day from director Steven Spielberg. Related Stories Movies 'Sonic 4' Teases Amy Rose's Storyline as Movie Sequel Begins Production Movies Nicholas Galitzine's He-Man Is Stuck in Corporate America in 'Masters of the Universe' Trailer “We are currently in the edit for Scary Movie ,” Wayans said in his post. “The bad news is, we’re no longer going to be releasing on June 12. The good news is, due to the overwhelming response and the worldwide excitement, we are releasing a week earlier. That’s right: June 5th is the new date for Scary Movie ! We’re starting off the summer with a bang and a laugh fest. So I’m really excited about coming early.” Michael Tiddes helmed Scary Movie from a script by Wayans, Shawn Wayans , Keenen Ivory Wayans and Rick Alvarez, who all serve as producers. The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon...
