‘Scary Movie’ Shifts Release to Early June, Will Now Open Opposite ‘Masters of the Universe’

Scary Movie Shifts Release to Early June, Will Now Open Opposite Masters of the Universe

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 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.

“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 Wayansand Rick Alvarez, who all serve as producers. The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Damon Wayans Jr., Gregg Wayans, Kim Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott and Heidi Gardner.

Known for satirizing horror flicks, theScary Moviefilms launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels. During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Miramax CEO Jon Glickman noted that the time was right for a big-screen comedy that could unite audiences.

“Like everybody in the industry, I certainly feel like there’s a boiling pressure to finally get one out there that works huge, and I think this one’s going to do it,” the executive said of the market for comedies. He added about the film coming out amid political tensions: “People want to be able to laugh together at the same stuff. It’s very meaningful at this moment to have this opportunity.”

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