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Paramount’s “Scary Movie” Nets $55 M, R-Rated Record Opening

6/15/2026

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Paramount Pictures released the R-rated comedy “Scary Movie” in the United States, earning $55 million at the weekend box office.
The $55 million total was about 22 percent higher than analysts had predicted.
President of global marketing Josh Goldstine said the culture is ready for outrageous comedy and urged the studio to be courageous.
The opening was the biggest for an R-rated comedy in 12 years, surpassing 2014’s “22 Jump Street” debut of $57 million.

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Paramount Pictures released the R-rated comedy “Scary Movie” in the United States, earning $55 million at the weekend box office.
The $55 million total was about 22 percent higher than analysts had predicted.
President of global marketing Josh Goldstine said the culture is ready for outrageous comedy and urged the studio to be courageous.
The opening was the biggest for an R-rated comedy in 12 years, surpassing 2014’s “22 Jump Street” debut of $57 million.