Scary Movie has officially returned to the big screen, delivering a terrifyingly successful opening weekend that has revitalized the beloved horror parody franchise. Marking its first theatrical release since Scary Movie 5 in 2013, the sixth installment dominated the box office, pulling in an impressive $55 million to secure the No. 1 spot.
According to reports, this performance sets a new record for the franchise, surpassing the previous high set by Scary Movie 4, which earned $49.7 million during its 2006 debut. The film's success comes amidst a competitive weekend, as it outperformed the premiere of Masters of the Universe, which landed in second place with $29.3 million, and pushed the previous week's leader, Backrooms, down to the third position with $25.9 million.
Predictive Accuracy in the Market
The box office triumph was not entirely unexpected for those following the prediction markets. Polymarket bettors had been closely tracking the film's potential, with odds favoring a strong performance leading up to the weekend. Initially, the market assigned a 45% probability to the film crossing the $52 million threshold, a figure that only climbed as the weekend progressed, ultimately proving to be an accurate forecast of the film's financial trajectory.
A Summer of Horror
This release rounds out a particularly strong summer for the horror genre. Scary Movie joins a trifecta of notable horror openings, following the massive $81 million debut of Backrooms and the steady performance of Obsession, which has accumulated $152 million in North America since its release. As the industry continues to track these trends, the success of these titles highlights the enduring appeal of the genre among modern audiences.
This Weekend's Top 10 Box Office Returns
- Scary Movie — $55 million
- Masters of the Universe — $29.3 million
- Backrooms — $25.9 million
- Obsession — $25.6 million
- The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act — $11.6 million
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — $10 million
- Michael — $7.7 million
- The Breadwinner — $3.4 million
- Pressure — $3 million
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 — $2.8 million