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Scary Movie 6 Opens at No. 1, Set for July 14 PVOD Under Paramounts New 45-Day Window
Scary Movie 6 opened at No. 1 with an estimated $55 million in domestic ticket sales over its opening weekend, according to studio estimates. The sixth installment of the franchise, released on June 5 2026, demonstrates the continued appeal of the Wayans brothers’ parody formula and the effect of Paramount Pictures’ newly announced 45‑day theatrical‑to‑premium video‑on‑Demand (PVOD) window.
Directed by Michael Tiddes, the film reunites the Wayans family with Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall. The screenplay was written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans and Rick Alvarez. The movie spoofs contemporary horror releases such as M3GAN, Terrifier, Get Out, Weapons, Sinners, Longlegs and Scream, among others, continuing the franchise’s tradition of lampooning current genre trends.
The box‑office performance of Scary Movie 6 is notable in the context of a crowded summer schedule. The film earned an estimated $55 million in the United States and Canada over its first weekend, topping the chart ahead of titles such as Masters of the Universe. Internationally, the film has earned $50.5 million from more than 50 territories, bringing the global total to approximately $105.5 million, according to reports from Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.
The Scary Movie franchise began in 2000 and has grossed nearly $900 million worldwide. The sixth film follows the original cast and continues the tradition of satirizing horror tropes. While critics have given the series mixed reviews, it has maintained a loyal fan base that has supported each installment.
The new window is part of Paramount’s broader strategy to balance theatrical revenue with streaming growth. The studio plans to release 30 theatrical titles in 2026, as announced at CinemaCon.
Paramount’s new distribution strategy was unveiled at CinemaCon in mid‑April, when studio and Skydance CEO David Ellison announced that all Paramount releases would receive a 45‑day exclusive theatrical window before becoming available on PVOD. The announcement followed a previous practice of a roughly one‑month gap between theatrical release and PVOD availability. For example, Scream 7 opened on February 27 and reached PVOD on March 31, a gap of 32 days. Under the new policy, Scary Movie 6 is expected to arrive on PVOD on July 14, the first Tuesday after the 45‑day window closes. PVOD pricing will likely fall within the $19.99–$29.99 purchase range or a $14.99–$24.99 rental for 48 hours, as is standard for Paramount titles.
The studio also confirmed a 90‑day window between PVOD and subscription‑streaming availability on Paramount+. The pattern established by Scream 7, which premiered on Paramount+ on May 28 after a 90‑day gap from its theatrical release, suggests that Scary Movie 6 could debut on the platform in early September. If Paramount follows the same schedule, the film would be available on Paramount+ on September 3, pending final scheduling decisions. An alternative scenario, based on a 60‑day gap between PVOD and SVOD, would place the Paramount+ release on August 20, but no official date has been announced.
Scary Movie 6 is rated R and is currently in theaters. The film’s performance and the timing of its digital releases will be closely watched as Paramount continues to adjust its distribution windows in response to changing audience habits and the competitive landscape of streaming services.
In summary, Scary Movie 6 has opened strongly, benefiting from Paramount’s new 45‑day theatrical window and the franchise’s established fan base. The film is slated for PVOD on July 14 and is expected to reach Paramount+ between August 20 and September 3, pending final scheduling decisions. Paramount’s strategy will likely influence the release patterns of its upcoming 2026 slate, including other titles that will also move through the 45‑day theatrical and 90‑day SVOD windows.
Directed by Michael Tiddes, the film reunites the Wayans family with Damon Wayans Jr., Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall. The screenplay was written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans and Rick Alvarez. The movie spoofs contemporary horror releases such as M3GAN, Terrifier, Get Out, Weapons, Sinners, Longlegs and Scream, among others, continuing the franchise’s tradition of lampooning current genre trends.
The box‑office performance of Scary Movie 6 is notable in the context of a crowded summer schedule. The film earned an estimated $55 million in the United States and Canada over its first weekend, topping the chart ahead of titles such as Masters of the Universe. Internationally, the film has earned $50.5 million from more than 50 territories, bringing the global total to approximately $105.5 million, according to reports from Variety and the Hollywood Reporter.
The Scary Movie franchise began in 2000 and has grossed nearly $900 million worldwide. The sixth film follows the original cast and continues the tradition of satirizing horror tropes. While critics have given the series mixed reviews, it has maintained a loyal fan base that has supported each installment.
The new window is part of Paramount’s broader strategy to balance theatrical revenue with streaming growth. The studio plans to release 30 theatrical titles in 2026, as announced at CinemaCon.
Paramount’s new distribution strategy was unveiled at CinemaCon in mid‑April, when studio and Skydance CEO David Ellison announced that all Paramount releases would receive a 45‑day exclusive theatrical window before becoming available on PVOD. The announcement followed a previous practice of a roughly one‑month gap between theatrical release and PVOD availability. For example, Scream 7 opened on February 27 and reached PVOD on March 31, a gap of 32 days. Under the new policy, Scary Movie 6 is expected to arrive on PVOD on July 14, the first Tuesday after the 45‑day window closes. PVOD pricing will likely fall within the $19.99–$29.99 purchase range or a $14.99–$24.99 rental for 48 hours, as is standard for Paramount titles.
The studio also confirmed a 90‑day window between PVOD and subscription‑streaming availability on Paramount+. The pattern established by Scream 7, which premiered on Paramount+ on May 28 after a 90‑day gap from its theatrical release, suggests that Scary Movie 6 could debut on the platform in early September. If Paramount follows the same schedule, the film would be available on Paramount+ on September 3, pending final scheduling decisions. An alternative scenario, based on a 60‑day gap between PVOD and SVOD, would place the Paramount+ release on August 20, but no official date has been announced.
Scary Movie 6 is rated R and is currently in theaters. The film’s performance and the timing of its digital releases will be closely watched as Paramount continues to adjust its distribution windows in response to changing audience habits and the competitive landscape of streaming services.
In summary, Scary Movie 6 has opened strongly, benefiting from Paramount’s new 45‑day theatrical window and the franchise’s established fan base. The film is slated for PVOD on July 14 and is expected to reach Paramount+ between August 20 and September 3, pending final scheduling decisions. Paramount’s strategy will likely influence the release patterns of its upcoming 2026 slate, including other titles that will also move through the 45‑day theatrical and 90‑day SVOD windows.
