Why ‘Scary Movie’s’ Streaming Release Will Likely Follow Paramount’s New PVOD Strategy
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- The sixth film in the Scary Movie franchise opened in theaters on Friday.
Hollywood & Entertainment Why ‘Scary Movie’s’ Streaming Release Will Likely Follow Paramount’s New PVOD Strategy By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 07, 2026, 03:50pm EDTMarlon Wayans, Craig Wayans and Maurice Mo Hill in "Scary Movie."Paramount Pictures The Wayans Bros.’ Scary Movie opened at No. 1 with an estimated $55 million in domestic ticket sales over the weekend, and thanks to its studio Paramount Pictures’ new theatrical-to-streaming window, audiences will get a bit longer to see the film on the big screen.
The sixth film in the Scary Movie franchise opened in theaters on Friday. It marks a reboot of the hit comedy franchise, which kicked off in 2000 with Scary Movie and ended in 2013 with Scary Movie 5. Directed by Michael Tiddes, the new Scary Movie stars Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall.