Paramount and Miramax are counting on the sixth instalment of the long‑running parody franchise to pull in roughly $40 million domestically and $70 million worldwide this weekend , while the $170 million He Man reboot, Masters of the Universe, targets a $30 million domestic opening.

Scary Movie 6 projected $40 M domestic debut across 3,400 U.S. theatres

Industry analysts forecast that the new Scary Movie entry will open in 3,400 North American theatres on Thursday afternoon and generate about $40 million in its first weekend, according to the source. The film will also roll out to 53 overseas markets,with international earnings expected between $25 million and $30 million.

The Wayans brothers return both in front of and behind the camera , with Michael Tiddes directing and the family producing , a factor that analysts say could boost audience curiosity.

He Man reboot’s $170 M budget matched to $30 M domestic goal in 3,500 theatres

Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba and Jared Leto, opens in 3,500 U.S. theatres and is expected to earn roughly $30 million domestically, the report notes.

Despite its $170 million production cost, the film’s opening worldwide is projected at just over $50 million, with an international take of about $20 million across 86 territories.

Budget gap of six‑fold does not guarantee box‑office dominance

The weekend’s slate shows a stark contrast: Scary Movie 6’s budget is six times smaller than He Man’s, yet the parody sequel is projected to double the reboot’s opening revneue , according to the source.

This disparity highlights how studios are betting on brand recognition and genre appeal rather than sheer spending power to drive ticket sales.

What will the $1 billion milestone mean for the Scary Movie franchise?

If Scary Movie 6 reaches its $70 million opening, the series could surpass the $1 billion cumulative box‑office mark for the first time in its 26‑year history, the article points out.

Cross‑checking past performance, the five earlier films have already amassed just under $900 million worldwide, making this potential milestone a key indicator of the franchise’s staying power.

Who will decide the fate of parody versus nostalgic reboot?

Analysts will watch the weekend numbers to gauge audience appetite for low‑budget parody sequels versus high‑budget nostalgic reboots, as both titles aim to recoup sizable investments.

The source notes that the He Man audience skews heavily toward men over 25, while Scary Movie’s broader comedy appeal may capture a more diverse demographic.