Scary Movie is a 2026 American horror comedy directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The sixth installment of the iconic parody franchise once again blends absurd humor, slasher tropes, supernatural storylines, and familiar horror clichés, turning them into a series of outrageous and perilous adventures.

The new film brings back Cindy Campbell, Brenda Meeks, Shorty Meeks, and Ray Wilkins — the fan-favorite characters who were at the heart of the franchise's early installments. After a 13-year hiatus, the series reunites its original heroes as they once again find themselves facing masked killers, monsters, and other terrifying threats. This time, the parody takes aim at modern horror films and pop culture while staying true to the style that made the first movies so popular.

Watch the previous Scary Movie films

• Scary Movie
• Scary Movie 2
• Scary Movie 3
• Scary Movie 5

Scary Movie plot

Many years have passed since Cindy and her friends last fought to survive encounters with bizarre killers, ghosts, and disasters that seemed ripped straight from classic horror movies. Now, the gang is reunited and thrown back into a deadly game where every clue feels like a joke and every horror movie rule could lead them into yet another trap.

They soon find themselves up against a masked slasher, supernatural creatures, and a cast of characters who behave as if they're trapped inside their own horror franchises. Cindy, Brenda, Shorty, and Ray must work together once more to uncover who's behind the chaos—and stop their long-awaited reunion from becoming their final adventure.

Cast and crew

• Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell
• Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks
• Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks
• Shawn Wayans as Ray Wilkins
• Lochlyn Munro as Greg Phillippe
• Dave Sheridan as Doofy Gilmore
• Cheri Oteri as Gail Hailstorm
• Chris Elliott as Hanson

The film is directed by Malcolm D. Lee, best known for the comedy spoofs A Haunted House and Fifty Shades of Black. The screenplay was written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, marking the return of the Wayans brothers, who helped create the franchise's original films.

Interesting facts about Scary Movie

• Scary Movie is the franchise's first new installment since Scary Movie 5, released in 2013.
• Anna Faris and Regina Hall reprise their iconic roles as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks for the first time since Scary Movie 4.
• Principal photography took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta during the fall of 2025.
• The sixth film also brings back several beloved characters from the early movies, including Shorty, Ray, Greg, Doofy, and Gail.

Scary Movie release date

Scary Movie premiered worldwide on June 3, 2026.

Scary Movie brings its beloved characters back to a world where every horror movie is an opportunity for outrageous parody. Watch the official Scary Movie trailer online on MEGOGO.