Anna Faris had her biggest supporters by her side as she returned to the franchise that helped launch her career. The actress attended the Los Angeles premiere of Scary Movie on Wednesday alongside her 13-year-old son Jack Pratt, husband Michael Barrett and stepdaughter Margot Barrett, turning the red carpet into a rare family outing. Faris, who has largely kept Jack away from the spotlight over the years, posed for photos with her family at the Paramount Theatre premiere. The appearance marked one of the few public events where fans got a glimpse of her blended family together.
The actress stunned in a black shimmering gown, while Jack opted for a classic suit paired with white sneakers and tinted glasses. Michael and Margot completed the family red carpet moment as the group celebrated Faris’ long-awaited return to one of Hollywood’s most successful comedy franchises.
The premiere arrives nearly 20 years after Faris last appeared as Cindy Campbell, the role that made her a household name. Her return reunites her with original franchise stars Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans, giving longtime fans exactly the reunion they have been waiting for.
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In recent interviews, Faris admitted she never expected to return to the series. For years, she had mixed feelings about the franchise and questioned whether another installment would ever happen. However, when Marlon Wayans informed her that the original creative team had regained control of the property, the conversation quickly changed.
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What makes this comeback particularly interesting is how much the perception of Scary Movie has evolved over time. When the original films were released, critics often dismissed them as crude parody comedies. Yet years later, many fans view them as defining pieces of early 2000s pop culture. Their influence can still be seen across internet humor, meme culture and modern comedy.
Faris herself believes the franchise never received the credit it deserved. She recently argued that Hollywood often underestimated what the Wayans family accomplished, despite creating one of the most recognizable comedy series of its era.
The sixth installment also arrives during a period when nostalgia-driven revivals are everywhere. The difference is that Scary Movie has a built-in advantage. Unlike many reboots trying to recreate past success, it is bringing back the very people responsible for making audiences laugh in the first place.
Whether this becomes a one-time reunion or the beginning of a new chapter remains unclear. Marlon Wayans has joked that after years of work, his immediate plan is simply to get some sleep.
For Faris, though, the premiere felt like more than just another movie launch. Surrounded by family and reunited with the cast that helped define her career, it marked a full-circle moment nearly two decades in the making.
Scary Movie releases in theaters on June 5.