Marlon Wayans confirmed the Scary Movie franchise is returning with a sixth installment slated for release later in 2026 [1].

The revival marks a significant homecoming for the comedy series, as it reunites the original creative forces behind the brand after a long absence. The project brings together Marlon Wayans and his brothers, Shawn, and Keenen, to reclaim the franchise's identity.

Wayans discussed the comeback during an interview with Mehdi Maïzi on the France Inter podcast “À la régulière” [2]. He said that the production is being handled by Miramax and Paramount in the U.S. [3]. This return follows a 25-year hiatus for the series [4].

Wayans said that the timing for the return was driven by a shift in the industry and audience preferences. "People just want to feel good again," Wayans said [5]. He also credited the structural changes within the brand's history for making the reunion possible. "The dismantling of the franchise allowed us to come back and do it the way it belongs," Wayans said [6].

While the project marks a return for the family, it has been a long road for the actor. Wayans said that he had been away from the franchise for more than a decade [1].

Details regarding the script have varied across reports. Some sources indicate that Marlon Wayans wrote the script, while other reports state the screenplay was a collaborative effort between Rick Alvarez, Craig, Keenen Ivory, Marlon, and Shawn Wayans [7, 8].

“People just want to feel good again.”

The return of the Wayans brothers to the Scary Movie franchise suggests a strategic move to capitalize on nostalgia and the current demand for escapist comedy. By reuniting the original creators after a quarter-century gap, the production aims to restore the specific comedic voice that defined the series' early success, moving away from the iterations that followed the original team's departure.