The sixth installment in the Wayans brothers' Scary Movie comedy franchise has moved up its theatrical release to June 5. It will compete directly with Masters of the Universe. Meanwhile, the Scream franchise has responded to a parody in the Scary Movie 6 trailer.
The Hollywood Reporter announced that Scary Movie 6, part of the long-running comedy series created by the Wayans brothers, has shifted its release date to June 5. This positions it head-to-head with Masters of the Universe in theaters.
The franchise, known for spoofing horror and thriller films, continues its tradition with this latest entry. No further details on the plot or cast were provided in the announcement.
Separately, GamesRadar+ reported that the trailer for Scary Movie 6 includes a parody of Scream 6, prompting a response from the iconic slasher series. The exact nature of Scream's reply was not detailed, but it indicates ongoing interaction between the parody and original franchises.
These developments highlight the competitive landscape for summer releases, with Scary Movie 6 aiming to capitalize on its humorous take amid established horror properties.