Scary Movie 2026 Delivers Mixed Bag of Parody and Humor

Scary Movie will be released in theaters on June 5. Scary Movie 2026 (aka Scary Movie 6) offers a mix of rapid-fire gags and parodies, intertwining characters from Scream 5 for a humorous take. Despite some funny moments, the film's joke success rate falls short.

Scary Movie 2026 (aka Scary Movie 6) reunites the team behind the early films, offering a mix of rapid-fire gags based on familiar movie scenes. The film parodies Scream 5, intertwining characters from both franchises while delivering a barrage of R-rated jokes and parodies. Despite some funny and clever moments, the joke success rate falls short, with only a fraction hitting the mark.

The reunion of Anna Faris and Regina Hall adds comedic value, but the large cast leaves characters fighting for screen time. The younger cast members shine, with notable celebrity cameos providing additional laughs. While the parody moments extend beyond horror movies, the film's humor often misses the mark, lacking the innovation needed for a successful parody.

Co-written by the Wayans brothers and directed by Michael Tiddes, Scary Movie 2026 struggles to break free from the constraints of its horror movie parody roots, with some of the more clever gags targeting non-horror subjects and breaking the fourth wall.