"Scary Movie 6" delivers franchise's best global opening

The comedy franchise "Scary Movie" has made a surprising comeback, with its sixth installment securing the best global opening weekend in the series' history. "Scary Movie 6" generated $105.5 million worldwide, a figure that significantly outshone expectations and marked a strong return for the parody film series.

This success is particularly notable given the genre's recent struggles in cinemas and the franchise's own history. The previous "Scary Movie" installment, released in 2013, reportedly faltered, leading to the departure of key creative figures. The current film, co-written by members of the Wayans family who were instrumental in the original films, appears to have revitalized audience interest.

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This is an extraordinary opening for such a late-sequel comedy.

Despite a lukewarm critical reception, with a 26% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a "B" CinemaScore from audiences, "Scary Movie 6" dominated the box office. It easily surpassed "Masters of the Universe," an action-adventure film based on the popular 1980s franchise. "Masters of the Universe," with a production budget nearing $200 million, opened to a disappointing $29.3 million domestically and $25 million internationally, suggesting it may struggle to achieve profitability.

The performance of "Scary Movie 6" highlights a potential shift in audience preferences, with a comedy proving more successful than a high-budget action film. It also underscores the challenges faced by established franchises attempting comebacks, especially when competing against films that capture the current cultural zeitgeist, as seen with recent horror hits like "Obsession" and "Backrooms."

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It is a huge rebound after the last episode failed in 2013 when Anna Faris and Regina Hall were excluded. The weekend figure triples the genre's average.