'Scary Movie' Opens to Franchise-Best $55 Million; 'Masters of the Universe' Underwhelms with $29.3 Million
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Rebecca Rubin
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Summary
Paramount's "Scary Movie" dominated the box office with a franchise-best $55 million opening weekend, joining "Backrooms" and "Obsession" as horror films that resonated strongly with Gen Z audiences. The R-rated parody, the sixth installment in the 25-year-old series, exceeded expectations due to positive word-of-mouth and nostalgia. Meanwhile, "Masters of the Universe" underperformed with a $29.3 million opening.
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The R-rated parody was joined at the top of North American charts by 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' two horror films that captured lightning in a bottle with Gen Z crowds.
Buoyed by positive word-of-mouth as well as the power of nostalgia and horror, 'Scary Movie' landed above expectations and cemented a record opening for the franchise.
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