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Scream 7
Directed byKevin Williamson
Screenplay byGuy Busick
Story by
Produced by
  • James Vanderbilt
  • Paul Neinstein
  • William Sherak
Starring
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 film series. The film stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and Patrick Dempsey reprising their roles from previous films, along with Isabel May, Celeste O'Connor, and Asa Germann.

The film went through a creative retooling following the exit of Scream (2022) and Scream VI directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett in August 2023, as well as the absence of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega for different reasons being confirmed that November. In March 2024, Campbell confirmed her return to the franchise after being absent in Scream VI, with Williamson hired to direct after serving as writer and producer on the early Scream films. Filming is expected to begin in December 2024.

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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Development

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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."[3] Both Bettinelli-Olpin and co-director Tyler Gillett previously expressed interest in December 2022 in bringing Neve Campbell's character Sidney Prescott back in future sequels, after Campbell declined to return in Scream VI due to a pay dispute with the film's producers.[4]

In August 2023, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett exited the project due to scheduling conflicts with the film Abigail (2024). Christopher Landon was hired in their place.[5] That same month, pre-production was suspended due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[6] On November 21, 2023, it was reported that Melissa Barrera had been fired from the seventh film due to her comments about the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[7][8] The following day, Deadline Hollywood reported that Jenna Ortega would not reprise the role of Tara Carpenter due to scheduling conflicts with the television series Wednesday.[9] 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 along with Patrick Dempsey, who portrayed Mark Kincaid in Scream 3 (2000).[10] In December 2023, Landon announced that he had officially exited the film weeks prior.[11]

Casting

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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.[1] Later that month, Courteney Cox and Dempsey were in talks to reprise their respective roles as Gale Weathers and Kincaid.[12][13][14] In November, Isabel May was cast to portray Sidney's daughter.[2] In December, Celeste O'Connor and Asa Germann joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[15][16]

Filming

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Principal photography will occur under the working title Scar Tissue in Atlanta, Georgia from January 7 to March 12, 2025.[17] According to Campbell, filming was scheduled to begin in September 2024, and then was delayed to December 2024 due to scheduling issues.[18]

Release

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Scream 7 is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 27, 2026.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (March 12, 2024). "Neve Campbell Announces She Is Back For New Scream Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kit, Borys; Gajewski, Ryan (November 20, 2024). "'Scream 7': Isabel May in Talks to Join Neve Campbell in Latest Installment of Horror Franchise". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (August 2, 2023). "Christopher Landon to Direct 'Scream 7'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Milici, Lauren (August 2, 2023). "Scream 7 is officially happening – but with one crucial change". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "Melissa Barrera Removed From Scream 7 Following Controversial Comments". /Film. November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (December 23, 2023). "'Scream VII' Loses Director Christopher Landon: "A Dream Job That Turned Into a Nightmare"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 2, 2024). "'Scream 7' Adds Celeste O'Connor To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 2, 2024). "'Scream 7' Adds Asa Germann To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  17. ^ ""Scream 7" Now Hiring Actors". Project Casting. December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Lang, Brent (October 1, 2024). "'Scream 7' Sets Release Date for February 2026". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
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