‘Scary Movie’ Roars Around The Globe With Franchise Best $105M WW Opening; ‘Masters Of The Universe’ No Muscle With $54M WW, Global Box Office

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Scary Movie opened to a franchise-record $105.5 million worldwide, with $55 million domestically and $50.5 million overseas, marking a major win for Paramount and Miramax's comedy. The Wayans brothers, starring and written film bested previous installments in the series, signaling strong audience appetite for the franchise revival. Meanwhile, Masters of the Universe underperformed with a $54 million global bow, struggling to gain traction against the comedy's momentum. The weekend showcased a sharp divide in audience interest, with the horror-comedy vastly outpacing the action film in both domestic and international markets.