The horror parody franchise that launched a generation of spoof comedies is back on the big screen — and it brought a full orchestral score with it. Scary Movie (2026), distributed by Paramount Pictures, marks the long-awaited return of the Wayans brothers to the franchise they created, reuniting Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall more than two decades after the original film became a box office phenomenon. Behind the music this time is Los Angeles-based composer Haim Mazar, delivering a score that balances genuine horror atmosphere with the comedic chaos the franchise is known for.
From the opening titles to the final needle drops, the music of Scary Movie (2026) is more intentional than you might expect from a parody film. Here is everything verified about the soundtrack — the score album, the official tracklist, the licensed songs, and where to listen.
Scary Movie Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Scary Movie (2026) |
| Director | Michael Tiddes |
| Studio / Production | Wayans Bros. Entertainment / Miramax |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures |
| Theatrical Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Composer | Haim Mazar |
| Label | Lakeshore Records |
| Album Title | Scary Movie — Music from the Motion Picture |
| Soundtrack Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Total Tracks | 29 |
| Total Runtime | 46:13 |
| Format | Digital Album (Hi-Res) |
| UPC | 780163692327 |
| Catalog Number | LKS36923 |
Scary Movie Soundtrack Overview
Scary Movie — Music from the Motion Picture was released digitally on June 5, 2026, the same day as the film’s wide theatrical opening, via Lakeshore Records — the four-time Grammy-nominated independent label known for its extensive catalog of film and television scores.
The album collects 29 tracks with a combined runtime of 46 minutes and 13 seconds. All music on the album was composed and produced by Haim Mazar, who approached the score with a hybrid orchestral strategy: the Budapest Scoring Orchestra provides the full symphonic foundation, while modern beats, electric guitars, and intentional genre parody are layered throughout. The result is a score that functions on two levels simultaneously — it generates the suspense and tension of a genuine horror film while remaining self-aware enough to land inside a comedy.
Mazar stated in an exclusive interview with Collider ahead of release: the score was designed to pay tribute to the iconic film music and musical styles that have shaped the horror genre’s identity over the decades, with the new Scary Movie theme serving as the musical foundation for this chapter of the franchise.
The album is available to stream and download across all major digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Who Composed the Scary Movie Soundtrack (2026)?
The score for Scary Movie (2026) was composed by Haim Mazar, an Israeli-American film composer and music producer based in Los Angeles.
Mazar was raised in Israel to parents of Iraqi and Polish descent — a multicultural background that he has cited as a direct influence on his eclectic compositional approach, which spans classical, jazz, hip-hop, and orchestral idioms. He relocated to Los Angeles in 2008 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he later returned as a professor teaching film scoring. His entry into professional Hollywood scoring came through an assistantship with composer John Frizzell, whose credits include Alien Resurrection and Beavis and Butt-Head Do America.
Mazar first gained significant industry recognition for his score for The Iceman (2012), the Michael Shannon-led biopic thriller that screened at the Toronto, Venice, and Telluride Film Festivals. The score opened major doors for him in the feature film world. His horror credentials include the critically acclaimed indie scare The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014), directed by Adam Robitel. On the action side, he scored I Am Wrath (2016), starring John Travolta and Christopher Meloni. He has also worked extensively in television, with credits including the Netflix comedy series Sneakerheads (2020) and the Hulu/Comedy Central series Woke (2020–2022).
Beyond film and television, Mazar has composed and orchestrated multiple live productions for Disney Parks, including the Moana: A Homecoming Celebration show for Hong Kong Disneyland and a fireworks spectacular that projected across all six Disney park castles globally during a live ABC broadcast.
For Scary Movie (2026), Mazar worked with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra to record the score, blending symphonic performance with contemporary production elements.
Haim Mazar — Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Iceman | Feature Film |
| 2014 | The Taking of Deborah Logan | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Barbie: Spy Squad (with Gabriel Mann) | Animated Film |
| 2016 | I Am Wrath | Feature Film |
| 2020 | Sneakerheads (Netflix) | TV Series |
| 2020–2022 | Woke (Hulu/Comedy Central) | TV Series |
| 2023 | Desperation Road | Feature Film |
| 2024 | Half Baked: Totally High | Feature Film |
| 2026 | Scary Movie | Feature Film |
Scary Movie (2026) Official Tracklist
The following tracklist is sourced directly from Film Music Reporter (June 4, 2026) and confirmed via FMDB. All 29 tracks are original score compositions by Haim Mazar.
- Scary Movie Main Titles — 2:07
- Shorty’s Fifth — 0:22
- Cindy’s House — 1:44
- Come for the Father — 1:14
- Hospital Visit — 1:08
- Break Room Fight — 1:08
- Doofy’s House — 1:50
- Special Officer Doofy — 0:54
- Reunion — 1:46
- Whodunit — 1:57
- Baby Dick — 1:38
- Shorty’s Confession — 2:33
- Stop Smiling! — 1:17
- Hospital Attack — 3:14
- Shorthand — 0:57
- The Epstein Files — 0:45
- What Are You Waiting For? — 0:55
- Stabway — 1:30
- Welcome to Act 3, Bitches — 1:50
- Cindy to the Rescue — 1:54
- Clearing the House — 1:14
- Ghostface Fight — 1:24
- The Big Twist — 3:00
- Black on Very Black Crime — 2:06
- Finale — 0:47
- Brosferatu — 0:54
- Ray and Brenda (Bonus Track) — 1:37
- Doofy and Gail (Alt Version) — 1:05
- Scary Movie Suite — 3:37
Total Runtime: 46:13
Score Highlights
“Scary Movie Main Titles” (Track 1 — 2:07) is the score’s most significant cue, establishing Mazar’s new franchise theme. Released early alongside the Collider exclusive of the Scary Movie Suite, it introduces the primary melodic identity of the film — a recognizable theme that recurs throughout the album as a structural anchor. Mazar described it as the musical foundation for this new chapter of the franchise.
“Scary Movie Suite” (Track 29 — 3:37) functions as the album’s showpiece. Released as an exclusive premiere by Collider on June 4, 2026, the suite weaves together the score’s central themes in concert format, performed in full by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra. It demonstrates the breadth of Mazar’s approach: the suite moves between orchestral suspense, dramatic swells, and deliberate comedic deflation, making it the most complete single-track representation of the score’s personality.
“Hospital Attack” (Track 14 — 3:14) is the album’s longest individual cue and likely the most dramatically intense. At over three minutes, it suggests a sustained action-horror set piece with room for genuine orchestral build — the kind of cue where Mazar’s hybrid approach (live orchestra plus modern production) would be most audible.
“The Big Twist” (Track 23 — 3:00) is the second-longest cue at exactly three minutes, placed late in the runtime just before the “Finale” cue, making it the probable musical anchor for the film’s third-act reveal sequence.
“Shorty’s Confession” (Track 12 — 2:33) is the longest mid-album cue and, given its title’s connection to Marlon Wayans’ recurring character Shorty, is likely a character-driven emotional or comedic moment with extended musical treatment.
“Black on Very Black Crime” (Track 24 — 2:06) follows the climactic twist, and its title — consistent with the film’s self-referential humor — suggests a musically comedic resolution cue that deliberately plays on genre conventions.
Scary Movie (2026) Licensed Songs and Needle Drops
Scary Movie (2026) features a selection of licensed songs alongside Mazar’s original score. The following songs have been confirmed via NME (June 4, 2026):
| Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|
| Lizzo ft. Sexyy Red | “Hoes” |
| Stela Cole | “Kiss or Kill” |
| Aliyah’s Interlude | “Brand New” |
| Big Boss Vette | “Still Outside” |
| Jeff Barry & Ja’net Dubois | “Movin’ On Up (The Jeffersons Theme)” |
| Chris Patrick | “Bigger Than Ever (We Back)” |
Note: The film’s official trailer was also set to Eminem’s “Without Me”, though this is a trailer cut and its use within the film itself has not been separately confirmed in available sources.
The inclusion of “Movin’ On Up (The Jeffersons Theme)” is notable for its franchise callback quality — Ja’net Dubois, who co-wrote and performed the theme, is one of American television’s most recognizable voices, and its use in a horror-comedy context is consistent with the film’s pop culture parody approach.
Where to Listen to the Scary Movie (2026) Soundtrack?
Scary Movie — Music from the Motion Picture by Haim Mazar is available now on all major digital streaming and download platforms. The score album was released digitally on June 5, 2026, via Lakeshore Records, and can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, as well as downloaded on Amazon and other digital retailers. The film itself is in theaters nationwide through Paramount Pictures as of June 5, 2026, with a streaming release on Paramount+ expected in the months following its theatrical run, subject to official studio announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who composed the Scary Movie (2026) soundtrack?
The original score for Scary Movie (2026) was composed by Haim Mazar, a Los Angeles-based, Israeli-American film composer known for The Iceman, The Taking of Deborah Logan, Sneakerheads, and Woke.
How many tracks are on the Scary Movie (2026) score album?
The official album — Scary Movie — Music from the Motion Picture — contains 29 tracks with a total runtime of 46 minutes and 13 seconds.
When was the Scary Movie (2026) soundtrack released?
The soundtrack was released digitally on June 5, 2026, the same day as the film’s theatrical opening, via Lakeshore Records (catalog number LKS36923).
Where can I stream the Scary Movie (2026) soundtrack?
The score album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and all major digital platforms.
What orchestra performed the Scary Movie (2026) score?
The score was performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, under Haim Mazar’s direction, with additional modern production elements including live guitars and contemporary beats layered into the recordings.
What licensed songs appear in Scary Movie (2026)?
Confirmed needle drops include “Hoes” by Lizzo ft. Sexyy Red, “Kiss or Kill” by Stela Cole, “Brand New” by Aliyah’s Interlude, “Still Outside” by Big Boss Vette, “Movin’ On Up (The Jeffersons Theme)” by Jeff Barry & Ja’net Dubois, and “Bigger Than Ever (We Back)” by Chris Patrick.
What is the Scary Movie Suite?
“Scary Movie Suite” is the final track on the album (Track 29 — 3:37). It was exclusively premiered by Collider on June 4, 2026, ahead of the film’s release, and serves as a concert-format collection of the score’s main themes performed in full by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra.
Is Scary Movie (2026) streaming anywhere yet?
As of the film’s June 5, 2026 theatrical release, it is not yet available on streaming platforms. A release on Paramount+ is anticipated within a few months of its theatrical run, subject to official studio confirmation.