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Scream 7
Directed byKevin Williamson
Written byGuy Busick
Story by
Produced by
  • James Vanderbilt
  • Paul Neinstein
  • William Sherak
StarringNeve Campbell
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • February 27, 2026 (2026-02-27)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Scream 7 is an upcoming American slasher film directed by Kevin Williamson and written by Guy Busick, from a story by James Vanderbilt and Busick. It is the sequel to Scream VI (2023) and the seventh installment in the Scream franchise. The film will star Neve Campbell reprising her role as Sidney Prescott, following her absence from the previous film due to a pay dispute, and the first film in the franchise to feature Sidney as the main character since Scream 4 (2011).

Scream 7 is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 27, 2026, by Paramount Pictures.

Cast

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Production

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During the premiere of Scream VI (2023), co-director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin said: "We want to be watching Scream movies whether we're involved or not for the rest of our lives."[1] Both Bettinelli-Olpin and co-director Tyler Gillett previously expressed interest in December 2022 in bringing Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott back in future sequels after Campbell declined to return in Scream VI due to a pay dispute with the film's producers.[2]

In August 2023, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett exited the project due to scheduling conflicts with an untitled Universal Monsters film production, later entitled Abigail (2024). Christopher Landon was hired in their place.[3] That same month, pre-production was suspended due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[4]

On November 21, 2023, it was reported that Melissa Barrera had been fired from Scream 7 due to her comments about the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[5][6] The following day, Deadline reported that Jenna Ortega would not reprise the role of Tara Carpenter due to scheduling conflicts with Wednesday.[7] It was then reported that the film would be going through a creative retooling with the intention of bringing back other actors from the franchise like Campbell and Patrick Dempsey (from Scream 3).[8] In December 2023, Landon announced that he had officially exited the film weeks prior.[9]

In March 2024, Campbell posted on her Instagram account that she would return as Sidney. She also confirmed that Kevin Williamson, writer and producer of previous Scream films, would direct from a script by Guy Busick (based on a story by Busick and James Vanderbilt).[10] Later that month, Courteney Cox was in talks to reprise her role as Gale Weathers,[11][12] as well as Dempsey.[13]

According to Campbell, filming was scheduled to begin in September 2024, but was delayed to December 2024 due to scheduling issues.[14]

Release

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Scream 7 is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 27, 2026.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Tinoco, Armando; Shilstone, Scott (March 7, 2023). "'Scream 6' Directors Are Hopeful For 'Scream 7' "Whether We're Involved Or Not"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Edwards, Molly (December 15, 2022). "Scream 6's directors break down the new trailer and talk legacy sequels, Ghostface, and Neve Campbell". Total Film. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (August 2, 2023). "Christopher Landon to Direct 'Scream 7'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  4. ^ Milici, Lauren (August 2, 2023). "Scream 7 is officially happening – but with one crucial change". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Melissa Barrera Removed From Scream 7 Following Controversial Comments". /Film. November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  6. ^ Couch, Aaron (November 21, 2023). "Melissa Barrera Dropped From Scream VII After Social Media Posts Amid Israel-Hamas War". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 22, 2023). "Jenna Ortega Not Returning For 'Scream 7' Due To 'Wednesday' Shooting Schedule – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  8. ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (November 23, 2023). "'Scream 7' Faces Full Creative Reboot After Losing Jenna Ortega; Neve Campbell and Patrick Dempsey on Wish List (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "'Scream VII' Loses Director Christopher Landon: "A Dream Job That Turned Into a Nightmare"". The Hollywood Reporter. December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 12, 2024). "Neve Campbell Announces She Is Back For New Scream Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Malkin, Marc (March 29, 2024). "Courteney Cox in Talks to Join 'Scream 7' Following Neve Campbell's Franchise Return (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Malkin, Marc (September 23, 2024). "Courteney Cox Says 'I'm Not Officially Signed On' for 'Scream 7' Yet and Hopes Dewey Can Appear: 'They Have to Figure It Out'". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  13. ^ Tinocco, Armando (October 24, 2024). "Patrick Dempsey Says "There Has Been A Conversation About" 'Scream 7': "I'm Waiting On The Script"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Erbland, Kate (July 26, 2024). "Two Decades Ago, Neve Campbell's Ballet Background Inspired a Robert Altman Film — Now, It's Taking Her in Another Direction". IndieWire. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Lang, Brent (October 1, 2024). "'Scream 7' Sets Release Date for February 2026". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
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