Ever wondered what happened to those hilariously over-the-top Scary Movie films that defined comedy horror for a generation? The wait is finally over! Paramount Pictures has officially wrapped production on Scary Movie 6, set to hit theaters on June 12, 2026. Meanwhile, Stranger Things fans crashed Netflix during the season 5 premiere, proving the streaming giant severely underestimated the power of Hawkins' faithful followers. And remember that catchy Missy Elliott and Christina Aguilera collaboration from Shark Tale? Fans are demanding it finally make its way to streaming platforms.

## Timestamps and Highlights:
**00:15** - Scary Movie franchise returns with its 6th installment after production wraps
**01:42** - Netflix crashes during Stranger Things Season 5 premiere despite increasing bandwidth by 30%
**02:35** - Stranger Things release schedule: first 4 episodes now, episodes 5-7 on Christmas, finale on New Year's Eve
**03:10** - Fans campaign for Missy Elliott and Christina Aguilera's "Car Wash" from Shark Tale to hit streaming platforms

## Key Takeaways:
- Scary Movie 6 is officially confirmed for June 12, 2026, bringing back the beloved spoof franchise
- Netflix experienced significant outages during the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere, showing the show's massive popularity
- Stranger Things' final season will be released in three volumes across different dates
- Missy Elliott has publicly called out Universal Music Group and Geffen Records to make her Shark Tale soundtrack collaboration available on streaming services

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