You’ve seen the memes. You’ve probably seen the TikToks of people trying to recreate the "A Thousand Miles" car scene, usually with varying degrees of success. But the one thing everyone actually wants to know—when is White Chicks 2 coming out—remains the biggest question mark in comedy history. Honestly, it’s been over twenty years since Kevin and Marcus Copeland first put on those terrifyingly iconic prosthetics, and we’re still out here waiting for a release date that doesn't exist yet.
It’s frustrating. One week, Terry Crews is on a talk show practically promising us a sequel is a "done deal," and the next, Marlon Wayans is on a livestream explaining why he never wants to sit in a makeup chair for seven hours ever again. If you're looking for a simple "it's coming out next Friday," I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But if you want the real, messy truth about where production stands in 2026, we need to look at what the Wayans brothers are actually doing right now.
The Scary Movie Connection and Why It Matters
Here is the thing: the Wayans brothers are finally back in the sequel business, just maybe not the one you expected first. In early 2025, it was officially confirmed that Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans are returning to the Scary Movie franchise for Scary Movie 6.
Why does this matter for White Chicks 2?
Because Marlon himself basically laid out the roadmap during an interview at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. He told Good Morning America that while fans ask him about the Wilson sisters every single day, the plan is to finish Scary Movie 6 first. That movie is currently slated for a June 2026 release.
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Basically, the Wayans are testing the waters. They want to see if their specific brand of over-the-top, "inappropriate" humor still lands with a modern audience before they commit to the massive physical undertaking of a White Chicks sequel. If Scary Movie 6 crushes it at the box office this summer, you can bet the green light for White Chicks 2 will happen almost instantly.
The "Seven-Hour Makeup" Problem
Marlon Wayans has been very vocal about the "hell" of making the first film. He recently told streamer Kai Cenat that the makeup process was a total nightmare. Imagine waking up at 3:00 AM, sitting in a chair for seven hours while people glue stuff to your face, working a 14-hour day, and then spending another hour just scrubbing the chemicals off.
"I'm operating in my own skin going forward," he joked.
But he’s also said that the world "needs" a movie like White Chicks 2 right now. He thinks we've all become a bit too sensitive and that a sequel could help people "learn to laugh again at inappropriate things." It’s a bit of a tug-of-war between his desire to save comedy and his desire to not have his skin fall off from prosthetic glue.
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What Would the Story Even Be?
If and when it does happen, the world has changed a lot since 2004. The original was a parody of the Hilton sisters era—low-rise jeans, Motorola Razrs, and "hot" socialites.
A 2026 version of White Chicks would almost certainly have to pivot. Think about it:
- Influencer Culture: Instead of hotel heiresses, they’d likely be undercover as TikTok stars or "clean girl" aesthetic influencers.
- The Tech: Imagine Marcus trying to navigate a viral "get ready with me" (GRWM) video while his mask is peeling off.
- Terry Crews: Terry has already said he is staying in "White Chicks shape" just in case. He’s ready to bring Latrell Spencer back the second they call him.
Realistic Timeline: Don't Hold Your Breath for 2026
Let's look at the math. If Scary Movie 6 comes out in mid-2026, and the brothers decide to jump straight into White Chicks 2 afterward, we are looking at a long road. Pre-production takes months. Filming takes months. The heavy CGI or prosthetic work takes even longer.
Realistically, if everything goes perfectly, we wouldn't see a trailer until late 2027, with a release date likely hitting in 2028.
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That’s a long time to wait for a "Hold my poodle!" moment, but for a cult classic this big, they can't afford to rush it and mess up the legacy.
What you can actually do right now:
Keep an eye on the box office numbers for Scary Movie 6 this June. That is the ultimate "go/no-go" signal for the Wayans brothers. If that movie flops, the studio might be too scared to fund another big-budget Wayans comedy. If it wins the weekend? Start clearing your schedule for a trip back to the Hamptons.
You should also follow Marlon Wayans on Instagram or TikTok. He is notoriously bad at keeping secrets and usually posts "unofficial" updates or "maybe one day" teasers whenever he’s feeling the itch to bring the characters back. For now, the Wilson sisters are still in retirement, but the door is propped open further than it has been in two decades.