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Scary Movie Roars Back: $55M Opening Ignites Nostalgia
8 Jun
Summary
- Scary Movie debuted with $55 million domestically and $105.5 million globally.
- The film capitalizes on late '90s/early 2000s nostalgia for horror-comedy.
- Backrooms and Obsession also show strong box office performance.
Scary Movie has achieved a surprisingly strong opening weekend, earning an estimated $55 million domestically and $105.5 million globally. This success is attributed to a resurgence of nostalgia for late '90s and early 2000s horror-comedy, a trend also evident in other recent horror hits.
The film, directed by Mike Tiddes, aims to satirize current cinematic trends and features returning cast members Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. Despite a $30 million budget, its massive opening makes it instantly profitable for Paramount.
The current box office landscape shows a robust horror genre. Backrooms continues its impressive run, reaching $212 million worldwide and becoming A24's biggest film. Obsession also maintains strong performance, nearing $225 million globally. This collective success indicates a significant audience draw for horror films.
Looking ahead, Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day is anticipated this weekend, with another major studio horror release, Evil Dead Burn, scheduled for July 10.
