The horror franchise Scream has made a triumphant return to the box office, with Scream VI posting the highest opening numbers for the franchise to date. The latest installment topped the box office with a $44.5 million opening weekend, beating the previous record of $34.7 million held by Scream III. This latest entry, which is almost 1.5 times the opening of the fifth film released last year, proves that the franchise still has a dedicated following after more than two decades.
Scream VI sees the return of Ghostface and another sequel packed with franchise Easter eggs and horror references. The film is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who also directed the previous film, Scream 2022. The Scream movies have undergone many changes over the years, but one thing that remains constant is the homage paid to the horror genre.
The first full trailer of Scream VI teased the incorporation of notable nods to some of the horror genre’s best elements. The trailer featured the return of Scream IV’s Kirby Reed, as well as a Ghostface shrine packed with references to past Scream movies. Fans of the franchise were thrilled to see the return of some familiar faces and nods to the franchise’s legacy.
Scream VI has proven that the franchise is still relevant in the horror genre and that there is still a demand for horror movies in general. With a strong opening weekend, the film is expected to continue its success in the coming weeks. Horror fans can rest assured that Ghostface is still out there, ready to haunt their dreams once again.