Chances for a Scary Movie 7 remain promising. Despite a decline in box office performance from the recently released sixth installment, fans should stay hopeful.

Following the release of the new parody horror film, Scary Movie 6 performed well at the box office, considering all factors. The latest entry in the franchise opened to $55 million domestically and an impressive $105.5 million globally. However, its second weekend saw the film earn only $14.5 million, reflecting a significant 73.3% drop from its opening weekend. While this is a considerable decrease, it shouldn’t cause too much concern for fans regarding another sequel.

Scary Movie 7 feels like a safe bet after its stellar opening

Despite the substantial drop-off for Scary Movie 6, the film can still be regarded as a significant success. The Scary Movie franchise had not seen a new entry in 13 years, since the fifth movie in 2013, which received poor critical reviews despite a decent box office return. Many questioned whether a sixth film would resonate with audiences after such a long hiatus and given the general aversion to parody films today.

Scary Movie 6 proves otherwise. Although the film experienced a rough second weekend, its opening was more than sufficient to persuade Paramount to explore further parody projects. To date, the film has grossed over $170 million, surpassing 2022’s Scream, which it primarily parodies. Additionally, it is on track to become the third-highest earning film in the Scary Movie franchise, making another sequel highly likely.

Apart from box office figures, the word of mouth surrounding Scary Movie has been quite positive. Despite unfavorable critical responses, fans enjoyed the film. Discussions about a sequel are already in progress, indicating that Paramount has confidence in the Wayans brothers to deliver another successful opening weekend in the future to mitigate any potential declines.