Scary Movie fans, rejoice: the Wayans brothers are back! After an 18-year hiatus, Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans have confirmed their reunion for Scary Movie 6, and it sounds like they’re just as excited as the rest of us.
They created the franchise way back in 2000, blending horror with their own brand of slapstick comedy, and now they’re ready to return to the big screen with another installment that’s sure to be packed with scares and laughs.
Here’s everything we know so far.
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Yes, you read that right — Scary Movie is officially making a comeback, with the original creators themselves back in action.
Embed from Getty ImagesFans have been asking for this reunion for years, and now it’s actually happening. The Wayans brothers’ iconic humor and genre-blending style are set to bring the beloved comedy-horror franchise back to life. We couldn’t be more ready.
The Wayans brothers kicked off the Scary Movie franchise in 2000, cleverly spoofing popular horror hits like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Embed from Getty ImagesThey brought comedy to slasher flicks, and the original films, starring Marlon and Shawn with Keenen directing, became instant classics for horror and comedy fans alike. It was so successful that fans have been hoping for a reunion for nearly two decades.
The trio hasn’t worked together on a major project since Little Man in 2006.
Embed from Getty ImagesBut according to Marlon, they’re finally ready to give “the fans what they’ve been asking for… a return to the Scary Movie franchise!” And with so many horror and pop culture trends emerging over the years, the timing really couldn’t be better.
Marlon Wayans himself broke the news on Instagram.
Embed from Getty ImagesHe shared a picture of himself with the classic Scary Movie Ghostface standing right behind him and captioned it with, “Last week I said I had a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to make well here it is… WE’RE BACK!!!”
In Marlon’s Instagram announcement, he gave fans a taste of what’s to come, saying, “We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again.”
Embed from Getty ImagesThe brothers’ style is all about mixing humor with satire, and they’ve promised Scary Movie 6 will stay true to their trademark ridiculousness.
The trio spoke to Deadline about their upcoming reunion.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe brothers shared that they “couldn’t be more excited to be a part of” the latest installment and, more importantly, “work with each other again.”
Doesn’t that just warm your heart?
The announcement has horror-comedy lovers on the edge of their seats.
Embed from Getty ImagesMarlon and his brothers are ready to dive back in, and they’re promising fans exactly what they’ve been craving: “a return to the Scary Movie franchise.”
So, what’s next?
Embed from Getty ImagesProduction is set to start next year, meaning we still have a little time to anticipate how they’ll spin today’s horror films, viral trends, and internet memes. Will they parody the latest TikTok horror challenges? Or take on the supernatural craze fueled by recent hits?
Marlon’s Instagram post has us guessing, and it’s safe to say nothing’s off-limits when the Wayans brothers are in charge.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe original Scary Movie wasn’t just a comedy — it was a pop culture phenomenon, taking down classic horror tropes with wit, and fans have been waiting for this return ever since.
