'Scary Movie' bests 'Backrooms' and 'Masters of the Universe' in weekend box office brawl
ew.com • 6/5/2026 – 6/8/2026
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Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-06-05
- 2026-06-07'Scary Movie' bests 'Backrooms' and 'Masters of the Universe' in weekend box office brawl (current)
- 2026-06-08
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Same Story from 6 sources
'Scary Movie' tops box office, slaying 'Masters of the Universe' and adding to low-budget streak
AP News • Today
Box Office: ’Scary Movie’ Stuns With $55M, ‘Masters of the Universe’ Lands at $29.3M
Hollywood Reporter • Today
Box Office: ‘Scary Movie’ Scores Franchise-Best $55 Million Opening, ‘Masters of the Universe’ Stumbles With $29.3 Million
Variety • Today
‘Scary Movie’ Roars Around The Globe With Franchise Best $105M WW Opening; ‘Masters Of The Universe’ No Muscle With $54M WW – Global Box Office
Deadline • Today
Box Office: ‘Scary Movie’ Earns $7.7M, ‘Masters’ Summons $4.4M
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