Anna Faris Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance for 'Scary Movie' Reunion

The 49-year-old actress looked stunning in a black dress as she joined co-stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans to promote the upcoming sixth installment of the comedy franchise.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Anna Faris made a rare red carpet appearance at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas to promote the upcoming 'Scary Movie' sequel alongside her co-stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans. Faris, who has reprised her iconic role as Cindy Campbell in the franchise, looked gorgeous in a simple black slip dress as she joined the Wayans brothers on stage to discuss their reunion and excitement for the new film.

Why it matters

Faris has been selective with her on-screen projects in recent years, making her CinemaCon appearance a special treat for fans who have followed her career. The 'Scary Movie' franchise has maintained a loyal following over the past two decades, and the return of the original trio is sure to generate significant buzz for the upcoming sixth installment.

The details

For the CinemaCon event, Faris wore her hair in a loose ponytail and kept her makeup natural, allowing her natural beauty to shine. She accessorized with drop earrings, black pumps, and silver rings. On stage, Faris, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans held microphones and smiled, highlighting their great working relationship. Faris expressed her excitement about returning to the 'Scary Movie' franchise, saying it felt 'healing' to be back together with the Wayans brothers.

  • Anna Faris made her rare red carpet appearance at CinemaCon 2026, held on April 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • 'Scary Movie 6' is set to hit theaters in June 2026.

The players

Anna Faris

A 49-year-old actress best known for her iconic role as Cindy Campbell in the 'Scary Movie' franchise.

Marlon Wayans

An actor and comedian who has starred in multiple 'Scary Movie' films alongside Anna Faris.

Shawn Wayans

An actor and comedian who has also starred in multiple 'Scary Movie' films alongside Anna Faris.

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What they’re saying

“I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe that there was a world where I would be feeling so good about doing 'Scary Movies' — not just good, great.”

— Anna Faris

“It's a little, I wish I had a better word, but healing. We got to be back together again. And that in and of itself is, for me, a personal celebration.”

— Anna Faris

“It felt like the Wayans Brothers were casting me. And this time, I got to thank them and feel like I wasn't gonna get fired, you know?”

— Anna Faris

What’s next

Fans can look forward to the release of 'Scary Movie 6' in theaters in June 2026, which will mark the return of the original trio of Faris, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans to the beloved comedy franchise.

The takeaway

Anna Faris' rare red carpet appearance at CinemaCon 2026 to promote the upcoming 'Scary Movie' sequel highlights the enduring popularity of the franchise and the actress' iconic role as Cindy Campbell. The reunion of Faris and the Wayans brothers is sure to generate excitement among fans who have followed the series over the past two decades.