Miramax

Scary Movie 6 Opens Strong at Box Office

Scary Movie 6 opened with a strong performance at the box office, grossing $24.7 million domestically on Friday. The film, the first in the parody series directed by the Wayans brothers since 2001's Scary Movie 2, was released in 3,490 cinemas. It is expected to surpass previous franchise records by the end of the weekend. Masters of the Universe followed closely in second place, earning $11.7 million. The success of Scary Movie 6 highlights its appeal to fans of horror-comedy and the enduring popularity of the franchise.

Variety

Scary Movie Earns $7.7 Million in Previews

The latest installment in the 'Scary Movie' franchise has generated $7.7 million in preview screenings ahead of its theatrical release. Paramount and Miramax are projecting a $40 million opening weekend for the horror parody, which aims to deliver more laughs than scares. Meanwhile, 'Masters of the Universe' earned $4.4 million in previews, indicating a strong but not dominant performance for the action film.

Variety