Comedy makes a strong return as Scary Movie posts a franchise‑record $56 million opening, according to Deadline. The Scary Movie box office surge marks an $11 million jump over earlier projections and gives Paramount a solid weekend.
In contrast, Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe earned just $30.1 million, a modest start for a tentpole. The film received a B CinemaScore, indicating lukewarm audience reception. The franchise’s core fans, now in their forties and fifties, may be less inclined to rush to theaters without strong buzz, while younger viewers lack a connection to the He‑Man legacy.
Ironically, Masters of the Universe outscored Scary Movie in audience grading, earning a B versus a C+ for the comedy. Critic Tyler Nichols noted that the film leans heavily on nostalgia but falls short on laughs.
Other Weekend Movers
A24’s Backrooms saw a steep 68 % drop to just over $25 million in its second weekend, while Obsession holds steady at an estimated $24.8 million, positioning it to overtake Backrooms domestically by the end of its run.
For fans tracking the numbers, the weekend underscores a shift toward comedy strength and the challenges nostalgia‑driven projects face in today’s market.
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