Scary Movie 6will feature two original stars from the 2000 movie that launched the series. Arriving in theaters on July 19, 2025, the upcoming slasher comedy will serve as a reboot for the franchise.
The Wayans brothers are returning to write and produce along with Rick Alvarez.Marlon and Shawn Wayans will star inScary Movie 6as Shorty and Ray,joined by Dave Sheridan, who will return as Officer Duffy.
Now,Deadlinehas confirmed thatRegina Hall and Anna Faris will reprise their roles as Brenda and Cindy. The two stars expressed their enthusiasm to step back into the shoes of the characters they played inScary Movieand for the reunion with the Wayans brothers. Check out their statement below:
We can’t wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our great friends Keenen, Shawn and Marlon — three men we’d literally die for (in Brenda’s case, again).
What Brenda & Cindy’s Return Means For Scary Movie 6
The Wayans brothers' longtime collaborator Michael Tiddes is set to directScary Movie 6, which will begin production in October. While most details remain unknown, Sheridan has previously confirmed that Ghostface will return to the franchise. BothHall and Faris starred in the first four installments of theScary Moviefranchise.
Faris' Cindy Campbell is based on the originalScreamcast memberNeve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott, while Brenda is primarily a parody of Maureen Evans inScream 2and Martha Meeks inScream 3.Interestingly, Campbell is also returning for the scheduledScream 7.
2000’sScary Movieset a box office opening record among R-rated horror movies,grossing $42.5 million during its opening weekend. By the time it ended its theatrical run, the movie had amassed over $896 million worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing R-rated horror movies ever. Hall and Faris' return makes thereunion inScary Movie 6even more significant, increasing its potential for success.
Hall and Faris' return also indicates thatScary Movie 6is likelystill using theScreamfranchise as its core inspiration and narrative foundation. On the other hand, there has been an abundance of horror flicks released in recent years. Fromthe return ofFinal DestinationtoTerrifier 3andScream 6, there are plenty of movies the Wayans brothers can poke fun at.
Our Take On Regina Hall & Anna Faris' Return In Scary Movie 6
Previously, the brothers stated thatthe sixth installment was meant as a return to the basics of what madeScary Moviea phenomenon in the early 2000s.Hall and Faris' return certainly further establishes the upcoming entry as an authentic one in the movie afterScary Movie 5’s failed reboot attempt.
On the other hand, with the franchise so good at commenting on horror movie trends, there’s a chance that the two original stars' return inScary Movie 6might even serve as a commentary on the rising trend of featuring original casts in horror movie sequels.
