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Title: 'Scary Movie' Brings Politically Incorrect Humor Back to Top of the Box Office.
Authors: BARNES, BROOKS
Source: New York Times. 6/8/2026, Vol. 175 Issue 60909, pB2-B2. 1/3p.
Subject Terms: Film box office revenue, Political correctness, Ticket sales, Motion picture studios, Comedy films, Wit & humor
Company/Entity: Paramount Pictures Corp.
Abstract: The article reports on the 55 million dollar North American opening weekend of the R-rated comedy film "Scary Movie" from Paramount Pictures, the largest box office sales for an R-rated comedy in 12 years with marketing emphasizing anti-cancel-culture themes.
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