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Scary Movie: Original Film Raked in Highest Profit
10 May
Summary
- The original Scary Movie was the highest-grossing installment.
- It also generated the highest profit over its break-even point.
- Scary Movie 5 generated the least profit among the five films.
The Scary Movie franchise, known for parodying horror films, saw its inaugural installment in 2000 achieve remarkable financial success. The first film grossed $278 million worldwide against a $19 million budget, establishing a high bar for its successors.
Analysis of the first five films indicates the original Scary Movie generated the highest profit relative to its estimated break-even point. This debut film's profitability was more than double that of the second-highest earner, Scary Movie 3.
Scary Movie 5 proved to be the least profitable entry in the series. With a sixth installment scheduled for release on June 5, 2026, anticipation is building to see if it can contend with the original's financial legacy.
