Scary MovieIs Back! The Wayans Brothers Announce Their Return to Horror-Spoof Franchise

Mar. 15, 2025

TheScary Moviefranchise lives on!Marlon Wayansrevealed on social media Tuesday, Oct. 29, that he and brothersShawnandKeenen Ivory Wayansare returning to the horror-spoof franchise for the first time sinceScary Movie 2.“Last week i said i had a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to make well here it is … " Marlon, 52, began in an Instagram caption, which he presentedalongside a photowith the “Ghostface” killer.“WE’RE BACK!!!” he continued. “After nearly 20 years, the Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for … a return to the SCARY MOVIE franchise!““We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again,” Marlon concluded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Scary Movie(2000).Miramax/Dimension Films/Kobal/ShutterstockAccording toDeadline, the Wayans brothers are teaming with Rick Alvarez to co-write the script for the new movie, which will aim for a theatrical release after filming next year.The last time the Wayans brothers were involved in aScary Moviefilm was in the 2001 sequel, though the franchise spawned three more films that concluded with 2013’sScary Movie 5.Keenen, 66, directed the first two films, while Marlon and Shawn, 53, costarred. The brothers were also among the writing team on the originalScary Movie(2000) and its first sequel.“We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the newScary Movieand work with each other again,” they toldDeadline. “This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again.““We look forward to working with Jonathan Glickman and his team at the new Miramax to bring these laughs to theaters, where they belong. It’s a double reunion,” the siblings added.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Regina Hall and Anna Faris inScary Movie(2000).United Archives GmbH / Alamy Stock PhotoAnna FarisandRegina Hallwere breakout stars from the firstScary Movie, which poked fun at popular slashers likeScreamplusThe Blair Witch Project,The Sixth Senseand more. Paramount announced in April that it was developing a reboot for the series.Faris, 47, last showed up as the spoof franchise’s ditzy-but-well-meaning Cindy Campbell in 2006’sScary Movie 4. And she admitted to PEOPLE with a laugh in July that it would take “money” for her to show up in another installment in the franchise.The actress added thatshe “would love to reprise” her roleif it meant costar Hall, 53 — who played her character’s best friend, Brenda — would also return.“I would love to work with Regina again. I just love her so much,” said Faris. “We would make each other giggle all day long. Regina Hall would be my answer. And money. But mostly all Regina!”

TheScary Moviefranchise lives on!

Marlon Wayansrevealed on social media Tuesday, Oct. 29, that he and brothersShawnandKeenen Ivory Wayansare returning to the horror-spoof franchise for the first time sinceScary Movie 2.

“Last week i said i had a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT to make well here it is … " Marlon, 52, began in an Instagram caption, which he presentedalongside a photowith the “Ghostface” killer.

“WE’RE BACK!!!” he continued. “After nearly 20 years, the Wayans brothers are finally going to give the fans what they’ve been asking for … a return to the SCARY MOVIE franchise!”

“We’re looking forward to having fun on the big screen again,” Marlon concluded.

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Scary Movie(2000).Miramax/Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

Miramax/Dimension Films/Kobal/Shutterstock

According toDeadline, the Wayans brothers are teaming with Rick Alvarez to co-write the script for the new movie, which will aim for a theatrical release after filming next year.

The last time the Wayans brothers were involved in aScary Moviefilm was in the 2001 sequel, though the franchise spawned three more films that concluded with 2013’sScary Movie 5.

Keenen, 66, directed the first two films, while Marlon and Shawn, 53, costarred. The brothers were also among the writing team on the originalScary Movie(2000) and its first sequel.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the newScary Movieand work with each other again,” they toldDeadline. “This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again.”

“We look forward to working with Jonathan Glickman and his team at the new Miramax to bring these laughs to theaters, where they belong. It’s a double reunion,” the siblings added.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Regina Hall and Anna Faris inScary Movie(2000).United Archives GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo

United Archives GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo

Anna FarisandRegina Hallwere breakout stars from the firstScary Movie, which poked fun at popular slashers likeScreamplusThe Blair Witch Project,The Sixth Senseand more. Paramount announced in April that it was developing a reboot for the series.

Faris, 47, last showed up as the spoof franchise’s ditzy-but-well-meaning Cindy Campbell in 2006’sScary Movie 4. And she admitted to PEOPLE with a laugh in July that it would take “money” for her to show up in another installment in the franchise.

The actress added thatshe “would love to reprise” her roleif it meant costar Hall, 53 — who played her character’s best friend, Brenda — would also return.

“I would love to work with Regina again. I just love her so much,” said Faris. “We would make each other giggle all day long. Regina Hall would be my answer. And money. But mostly all Regina!”

source: people.com