Scary Movie Reboot Hits Streaming | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Scary Movie is back with a vengeance—this reboot, starring Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans brothers, rakes in over $230 million since its June release. Set to hit Paramount Plus on September 3rd, it parodies modern horror hits like Scream and Halloween, following teens hunted by a masked killer while their mom teams up with old friends for chaos. Critics panned it (24% on Rotten Tomatoes), but fans are warmer (65%)—and it’s a solid upgrade from the franchise’s worst, Scary Movie Five. If you love parody or these stars’ energy, it’s worth a laugh—even if it’s not perfect. Listen in…