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Scary Movie Franchise Scares Up $1 Billion Globally
26 Jun
Summary
- The franchise has achieved over $1 billion in worldwide box office earnings.
- The latest reboot added $208.5 million to the franchise's total.
- The Wayans Brothers returned as writers, stars, and producers for the new film.
The iconic Scary Movie franchise has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, crossing the $1 billion mark at the global box office. This achievement comes 26 years after the initial release of the groundbreaking horror-comedy spoof series.
The most recent reboot, a collaboration between Paramount and Miramax, has played a key role in this recent surge. It garnered $100.5 million domestically and an additional $108 million internationally, bringing its global total to $208.5 million.
This impressive sum was added to the cumulative earnings of its predecessors: Scary Movie ($278M), Scary Movie 2 ($141.2M), Scary Movie 3 ($220.6M), Scary Movie 4 ($178.2M), and Scary Movie 5 ($78.3M).
The latest installment saw the return of the Wayans Brothers in multiple capacities, serving as writers, stars, and producers. This reunion brought a familiar touch to the franchise, contributing to its renewed success. The film was directed by Michael Tiddes, while David Zucker had previously helmed installments three through five.
