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Regina Hall and Anna Faris are returning as Brenda and Cindy for the reboot of the 'Scary Movie' franchise, which is being revived by the Wayans Brothers and Miramax-Paramount, with filming scheduled for October and a release set for June 2026. The new film marks the first collaboration of the Wayans Brothers in 18 years and aims to capitalize on the saturated horror genre with a comedic twist.
The article praises the reboot of 'The Naked Gun' franchise, highlighting its sharp satire of police incompetence and institutional failure, while maintaining the series' classic humor and sight gags. It emphasizes how the film updates its core joke about bumbling cops to reflect contemporary issues, making it both funny and socially relevant, especially in a time of heightened awareness of police misconduct.
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are set to reunite for the fourth installment of the 'Meet the Parents' comedy franchise, scheduled for release on November 25, 2026, featuring returning cast members and new addition Ariana Grande, with the film directed and written by John Hamburg.