The Scary Movie 6 will have a Michael Jackson parody, and its first-look poster shared on X revealed a controversial tagline reading 'Touching fans everywhere.'
The image, reportedly tied to the upcoming instalment of the long-running parody franchise, gave no detailed plot, nor has it been confirmed by the studio behind the film. However, the tagline alone was enough to stir discussion about the King of Pop's child sexual abuse allegations.
Scary Movie 6 is the upcoming sixth entry in the long-running parody horror franchise, currently set for release in 2026.
The film continues the series' trademark style of spoofing major horror films and pop culture moments, with returning cast members like Anna Faris and Regina Hall, alongside the Wayans family returning to creative control. Recent reports show the film is already drawing attention for its marketing, particularly a teaser poster referencing a Michael Jackson parody with the phrase 'Touching fans everywhere.'
First poster for the Michael Jackson parody in ‘SCARY MOVIE 6’.“Touching fans everywhere.”pic.twitter.com/VN3efSCZdv
The franchise itself, which began in 2000, has always leaned heavily on exaggerated humour and direct parody of well-known films. Early instalments famously mockedScream,I Know What You Did Last Summer,The Matrix,andThe Sixth Sense, often blending multiple cultural references into single comedic sequences.
But Scary Movie also has a long history of referencing sensitive or divisive material. Past films have spoofed topics like serial killers, sexual violence tropes in horror, and even real-world celebrity culture. The humour often works by pushing discomfort to the edge, then exaggerating it for comedic effect.
That style has always split audiences: some see it as a sharp satire of media excess, while others view it as crossing into poor taste.
The new Scary Movie 6 teaser continues that pattern, with the Michael Jackson parody reportedly referencing long-standing allegations surrounding the singer. According to early coverage, the tagline 'Touching fans everywhere' is being interpreted as a deliberate double meaning tied to that controversy.
Michael Jackson has faced multiple child sexual abuse allegations over several decades.
Source: International Business Times UK
