Wayans Brothers Return to "Scary Movie" Franchise with Record-Breaking $100 Million Opening Weekend
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Summary
The Wayans brothers (Shawn, Marlon, and Keenen Ivory Wayans) have returned to the "Scary Movie" franchise over two decades after being pushed out. The sixth installment debuted to $55 million domestically and $50.5 million internationally, crossing $100 million worldwide in its opening weekend. This marks the biggest opening in franchise history and the largest debut for a traditional parody comedy, signaling a major comeback for the Wayans family.
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· 3 pulledMore than two decades after being pushed out of the franchise they built from scratch, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and Keenen Ivory Wayans have returned to 'Scary Movie' in triumphant fashion, and Hollywood is taking notice.
The sixth installment in the beloved horror spoof series debuted to $55 million domestically and $50.5 million internationally over its opening weekend, crossing $100 million worldwide in just its first few days in theaters.
It is the biggest opening in 'Scary Movie' history by a wide margin, and, according to analysts, the largest debut for a traditional parody comedy.
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