It seems folks were clamoring for the return of Scary Movie.

The sixth installment in the horror movie parody franchise, and the first since 2013’s Scary Movie 5, earned $55 million at the box office this weekend to debut at #1, according to Box Office Mojo.

Variety reports that Scary Movie’s haul was actually a record opening for the franchise, surpassing 2006’s Scary Movie 4, which brought in $49.7 million in its debut weekend.

Another new film, Masters of the Universe, debuted at #2, bringing in $29.3 million, while last week’s #1, Backrooms, dropped to #3 with $25.9 million.

Rounding out the top five were Obsession, with $25.6 million, and another new film, The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, with $11.6 million.

Here are the top 10 films at the box office:

1. Scary Movie — $55 million
2. Masters of the Universe — $29.3 million
3. Backrooms — $25.9 million
4. Obsession — $25.6 million
5. The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act — $11.6 million
6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — $10 million
7. Michael — $7.7 million
8. The Breadwinner — $3.4 million
9. Pressure — $3 million
10. The Devil Wears Prada 2 — $2.8 million

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