AceShowbiz - Scary Movie 6 is poised with a $30 million production budget and is expected to bring in $40 million domestically and $70 million worldwide during its opening weekend, Superherohype reports. The film will open in 3,400 theaters across North America, with early previews starting Thursday afternoon, and will simultaneously launch in 53 international markets including Australia, Brazil, and the UK.

Deadline adds that the new installment reunites the Wayans Brothers as producers and actors, marking their return to the franchise since 2001. The film also features returning characters played by Anna Faris and Regina Hall, reprising roles not seen since 2006. Variety notes that the latest Scary Movie is competing with the horror hit Backrooms and includes parodies of recent popular horror films such as Get Out and M3GAN. Boxofficetheory confirms that Paramount projects a $40 million opening for the film, with some forecasts anticipating up to $50 million domestically, potentially breaking the franchise’s previous record set by Scary Movie 4 in 2006.

Meanwhile, the reboot of Masters of the Universe is targeting a $30 million domestic opening and over $50 million worldwide. Directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Alison Brie, and Jared Leto as Skeletor, the film will debut in 3,500 theaters across 86 territories, per Superherohype and Deadline. Amazon MGM is aiming this PG-13 sword-and-planet adventure at male audiences over 25 and families, leveraging nostalgia from the 1980s franchise.

Masters of the Universe originally hit theaters in 1987 as an action-fantasy film produced by Columbia Pictures. The new adaptation updates the beloved property with a fresh cast and is expected to capitalize on both nostalgic fans and new viewers. AceShowbiz has previously covered the film's promotional efforts and cast developments, including Jared Leto’s notable involvement.

The strong opening projections for both Scary Movie 6 and Masters of the Universe highlight the continuing appeal of established franchises in attracting broad audiences. With Scary Movie 6 potentially pushing the franchise's lifetime earnings past $1 billion globally, and the Masters of the Universe reboot tapping into 1980s pop culture, these releases are shaping up as major box office events for the upcoming weekend.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Superherohype.