“Scary Movie 6” is on pace to set a franchise record after a stellar opening day.
Paramount and Miramax’s “Scary Movie 6,” the first in the parody series helmed by the Wayans brothers since 2001’s “Scary Movie 2,” grossed $24.7 million domestic on Friday from 3,490 cinemas. By Sunday, the irreverent horror-comedy is expected to make $56 million, which is more than enough to earn the title of best opening in “Scary Movie” history. That record currently belongs to “Scary Movie 4,” which debuted to $49.7 million in 2006. The movie carries a $30 million price tag.
“Scary Movie 6” reunites Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. on screen, while Craig Waynes and Keenen Ivory Wayans co-wrote the script with Rick Alvarez. Anna Faris and Regina Hall also reprise their roles as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks. Other cast members include Kenan Thompson, Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Carmen Electra, Kim Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott and Heidi Gardner. Michael Tiddes directs the raunchy, slapstick horror-parody, which is expected to send up popular titles like “Scream,” “Get Out,” “Long Legs,” “Sinners,” “M3GAN,” “Weapons” and more.
This weekend’s other major newcomer was Amazon MGM’s “Masters of the Universe,” which took second place on Friday with $11.7 million from 3,677 North American screens. The sci-fi adventure is targeting $30 million by Sunday, which is a slow start considering the $200 million production budget.
