This list celebrates the best movie series of all time, as chosen by The Guardian's film critics. From classic franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones to modern favorites like The Lord of the Rings and Marvel Cinematic Universe, these are the 50 movie series that have captivated audiences around the world
Scary Movie is a 2026 American parody film directed by Michael Tiddes and written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez. It is the sixth installment in the Scary Movie film series and has been referred to as the spiritual sequel to the first two films. It stars Marlon, Shawn, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. The plot follows Cindy Campbell and her friends Ray Wilkins and siblings Shorty and Brenda Meeks reunited when the same masked killer from the original film Scary Movie resurfaces.