After 13 Years, Scary Movie Returns With a Ghastly RT Score
The sixth installment of the 'Scary Movie' franchise has returned after a 13-year hiatus to poor critical reception. Reviewers have criticized the film for relying on outdated humor and failing to capture the appeal of its predecessors.
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The failure of a long-dormant franchise highlights the challenges of reviving legacy comedy properties in a changing cultural landscape.
SCARY MOVIE, (aka SCARY MOVIE 6), Anna Faris, 2026 Quantrell Colbert / (c) Paramount Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection By Jeremy Dick Published Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Jeremy has been a freelance writer and editor since 2014, having contributed to a variety of entertainment websites. He is a self-professed expert on all things pop culture and Bob Saget's biggest fan. Dislikes include onions, heights, and talking about himself in the third person. Sign in to your CBR account Add Us On follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The Scary Movie franchise has officially returned after an extended hiatus, dropping the newest installment in theaters 13 years after the last one. In terms of its reception, the sixth movie is off to a rough start, debuting with an unfortunate score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The article reports on critical consensus and Rotten Tomatoes scores without taking a personal stance.
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