Marlon Wayans Promises ‘Scary Movie 6’ Will “Cancel the Cancel Culture” and Bring Back Comedy

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As a huge fan of the original Scary Movie films, I was thrilled to hear they’re bringing the franchise back! It’s been a full decade since we last saw a new one, and now, 25 years after the first movie came out, they’re calling this new installment a ‘rebooquel’ – which is a fun way of saying it’s both a reboot and a sequel!

Marlon Wayans, who stars in and co-wrote the new film, explained that it’s not just a return to spoof comedies, but an attempt to shake up today’s more careful approach to humor. He stated their goal is simply to make people laugh again, and to do that, they need to move beyond what he calls ‘cancel culture’ and allow for more freedom in comedy.

The phrase “Cancel the cancel culture” is a daring one, and the trailer for Scary Movie 6 hints the film plans to explore that idea.

Every Line Will Be Crossed

The trailer starts by playfully combining elements of the movies M3gan and Scream. We see the killer doll dancing on the subway, then it’s revealed to be Ghostface. The first victim falls, and someone screams, “Oh my God, he stabbed her!”

“I’m not a girl! My pronouns are they/them,” the person clarifies. “He stabbed them!” Even the killer, Ghostface, seems puzzled by this, emphasizing how strange the situation is. The movie warns viewers who might be uncomfortable with this that “this summer, there are no safe spaces,” interspersed with scenes of comedic relief.

The movie keeps up its playful, critical style, mixing jokes about politics with observations about society. In one scene, Anna Faris’s character, Cindy, jokes, “I’m a Republican now, so I’m supposed to be racist.” Regina Hall, referencing a character played by Octavia Spencer in the film Ma, responds with, “Oh, honey, I already think all white people are racist. Come here.”

Keenan Wayans described the goal for Scary Movie 6: to playfully poke fun at everyone and everything, without holding back. He also mentioned they aim to be bold but still keep the humor lighthearted so audiences can enjoy it.

Before Scary Movie 6 even comes out in June, the trailer is already getting people talking online. It seems audiences are eager to share their thoughts on the film’s take on ‘cancel culture’.

Online Reactions

Okay, so I’ve been checking the response to this trailer online, and it looks like audiences are genuinely excited – and ready to laugh! The YouTube trailer currently has a huge number of upvotes – over 182,000, in fact – with only around 3,000 downvotes. And it’s not just the numbers; scrolling through the comments, the overall vibe is overwhelmingly positive. It seems like this one might really hit with viewers.

@exo84 wrote: “I can’t say how badly this world needs this movie especially in this 2026.”

@WWECenaManiaTV added: “I HOPE EVERYONE IS OFFENDED!!!!!”

“What I love most about this movie is that it respects the original series and doesn’t try to change things too much,” tweeted @justsef. “I’m really excited to see it!”

The trailer for Scary Movie 6 hasn’t been well-received by everyone. A now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) criticized it, saying the first joke relied on transphobic tropes that were outdated even years ago.

The Real Reason for the Return

Although the marketing for Scary Movie 6 focused on taking on cancel culture, Wayans shared that his decision to return to the series was driven by personal and spiritual reasons. He cited the fall of Harvey Weinstein, encouragement from his father, Howell Stouten Wayans, who wanted the Wayans brothers to collaborate again, and a feeling that he was meant to do the film, as guidance from a higher power.

Scary Movie 6 aims to both recapture the feel of the original films and offer a fresh take on modern comedy. The movie is designed to get people talking – whether they love its edgy humor or find it controversial – and, most importantly, make them laugh. Marlon Wayans’ return suggests the franchise is ready to be relevant and spark discussion again.

Do you think Scary Movie 6 can help “cancel the cancel culture”? Sound off in the comments!

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2026-03-05 15:57