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Wayans Brothers, Anna Faris and Regina Hall Return for Scary Movie Reboot

Set to begin shooting this October under Michael Tiddes, the legacy sequel will be produced by Miramax with Paramount distributing on June 12, 2026 worldwide.

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Overview

  • Anna Faris and Regina Hall have officially signed on to reprise their roles as Cindy and Brenda, restoring two of the franchise’s most recognizable characters.
  • Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Ivory Wayans will reunite to co-write and produce an original script with Rick Alvarez, marking a creative reconciliation with Miramax leadership.
  • Michael Tiddes, a longtime collaborator of the Wayans brothers, is directing the sixth installment, while Keenen Ivory Wayans returns in a producing role.
  • The legacy sequel will shoot this October under Miramax’s banner and will be distributed globally by Paramount through their first-look agreement.
  • The reboot arrives during a broader resurgence of horror revivals and spoof sequels, leveraging the franchise’s legacy ahead of its June 12, 2026 release.