The Wayans Brothers are making a triumphant return to the big screen with the highly anticipated reboot of the Scary Movie franchise. Paramount and Miramax have announced that the satirical horror-comedy will hit theaters on June 12, 2026. This marks the first time in 18 years that the iconic siblings have joined forces to write a new original script for the series. Rick Alvarez, a longtime collaborator, is also on board as a writer and producer.

The Scary Movie franchise, originally developed by Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans, became a cultural phenomenon with its sharp parodies of popular horror films like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. The 2000 debut film, directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, was a box office smash, earning $42.5 million in its opening weekend and setting records as one of the highest-grossing R-rated horror comedies of all time. The series’ success cemented the Wayans’ legacy in the comedy genre.

The upcoming installment will be the sixth in the franchise and aims to breathe new life into the beloved series while introducing it to a new generation of fans. With Paramount Pictures handling the global release, the film is part of the studio’s broader strategy to revitalize comedies at the box office. Paramount’s comedy slate also includes Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s untitled project set for July 4, Naked Gun starring Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson on August 1, and the recent success of Sony’s R-rated comedy One of Them Days featuring SZA and Keke Palmer, which opened to $17 million in its first week.

The June 12 release date will see Scary Movie go head-to-head with the next film from the Daniels, the Oscar-winning directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once. This marks a significant cinematic moment, bringing together two highly anticipated projects on the same weekend.

As fans eagerly await the return of the Scary Movie franchise, the collaboration between the Wayans Brothers and Miramax promises to deliver the same irreverent humor and sharp wit that made the series a box office hit over two decades ago.