The Wayans family reunited on the red carpet in April 2026 for the premiere of the sixth installment [1] of the "Scary Movie" franchise.
This return marks a significant reconciliation for the comedy dynasty. The family had been embroiled in a 25-year dispute [3] with the original studio, and this project represents their first time directing a "Scary Movie" film since 2001 [2].
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and Kim Wayans appeared together for the event, which also featured Anna Faris. The reunion serves as both a professional comeback and a personal milestone for the siblings.
Kim Wayans described the project as a way to mend family ties. "This reboot is a healing moment for our family," she said.
Marlon Wayans linked the return to the memory of his father, Howell Wayans, who died in 2023 [4]. He said the return was a "mission to honor my dad."
Wayans also addressed the state of the franchise before their return, noting that the series had been dismantled over time. "We came back because the franchise was dismantled and we wanted to bring it back for the fans and for ourselves," he said.
The film is scheduled for a wider release during the summer of 2026. While the premiere celebrated the family's collective effort, some original cast members were not present, including Regina Hall, whose absence was noted during the event.
“"This reboot is a healing moment for our family."”
The return of the Wayans family to the 'Scary Movie' franchise suggests a shift from legal and professional conflict toward legacy preservation. By framing the reboot as a tribute to Howell Wayans and a 'healing moment,' the family is leveraging the intellectual property to resolve long-standing internal and external disputes while recapturing a fan base that has waited two and a half decades for their creative involvement.
