Scream 7: Release date, cast, trailers, spoilers news about the next Scream movie

20 December 2024, 12:19

By Sam Prance

Will there be a Scream 7? All the Scream 7 release date, cast, trailers, info and news about the movie including Melissa Barrera's controversial firing, Neve Campbell's return as Sidney Prescott and whether or not Courteney Cox will be back as Gale Weathers.

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Shortly after Scream 6 came out in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Scream 7 was officially happening. However, the film has been shrouded in controversy ever since and it's left fans wondering if it would still be made.

Following the huge critical and commercial success of Scream in 2022, Scream returned again in 2023 and Scream VI debuted to rave reviews. Not only did it further develop the characters of surviving sisters Sam (Melissa Barrera) and Tara (Jenna Ortega), but it also brought back Gale and Kirby, amped up the scares, and provided plenty of twists.

Scream 7 was initially due to continue telling the story of Sam and Tara with filming set to start in 2023. However, just weeks before production began Melissa Barrera was fired from the movie after she spoke out in support of Palestine. This sparked widespread controversy and other Scream 6 cast members, including Jenna Ortega, left the film.

It's since been announced that Scream 7 will bring back Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and now Mason Gooding has signed on. Here's everything you need to know about Scream 7 including the release date, cast, plot spoilers, trailers and news about the project.

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When does Scream 7 come out?

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Will there be a Scream 7?

Following Melissa Barrera's controversial firing from Scream 7, fans wondered if the film would still happen. However, it's since been announced that Neve Campbell is returning as Sidney and original Scream writer Kevin Williamson is now directing the movie.

Happy Death Day and Freaky director Christopher Landon was originally set to take over from Scream VI directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. However, his role in the film fell through after Melissa was fired.

When is the Scream 7 release date?

Scream 7 was originally scheduled to come out at some point in 2024. However, due to the rewrites and production delays after Melissa's firing, it's now been set back to 2026. Announcing the release date on Instagram, Neve and Kevin posted an image with the date 27 February 2026 and the caption: "It’s gonna be a killer 2026."

As it stands, filming is still yet to begin.

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Who will be in the Scream 7 cast?

As it stands, the following actors have reportedly signed on to star in Scream 7:

Neve Campbell - Sidney Prescott
Courteney Cox - Gale Weathers
Mason Gooding - Chad Meeks-Martin
Isabel May - TBC
McKenna Grace - TBC
Asa Germann - TBC
Anna Camp - TBC
Celeste O'Connor - TBC
Sam Rechner - TBC

As mentioned above, Scream 5 and Scream 6's Melissa Barrera (Sam) will not be returning due to her firing. On top of that, Jenna Ortega (Tara) will not be in Scream 7. However, Variety has reported that Mason Gooding will be back as Tara's love interest and Mindy's brother Chad. As it stands, Jasmin Savoy Brown hasn't signed on to play Mindy.

Talking to Variety about Scream 7 in March, Mason said: "If it could make money, I guarantee they’re making it. It’s all about keeping up with what feels like is the best movie for the fans. Scream doesn’t exist without the people who enjoy is as much as they do. … If people want it, they will certainly try their best to see it happen.”

Meanwhile, Neve Campbell has officially announced that she will play Sidney Prescott again. Neve previously stepped down from Scream VI due to pay disputes but announced her Scream 7 return in March 2024.

Neve explained: "I'm so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It's always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies."

Alongside Neve and Mason, Patrick Dempsey is rumoured to return as Mark Kincaid.

Will Courteney Cox be in Scream 7?

Talking to Variety in September 2024, Courteney said: "I’m not officially signed on. I’m not, but there will be a Scream 7 They’re rewriting all the time. It’s not like I don’t know what’s going on.”

However, in December 2024, Variety confirmed that Courteney "will once again play Gale Weathers in the seventh instalment of the beloved horror franchise".

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Will Matthew Lillard be in Scream 7?

Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show, Matthew was asked if he'd ever consider playing Stu again and he said that he "would love" to appear in Scream 7. Matthew replied: "Stu is definitely alive, right? My character Stu is definitely alive. I would love it. If it made sense for the franchise. If Kevin [Williamson] liked it. Then sure. Obviously.”

What will happen in Scream 7?

Scream 7 was originally rumoured to take place over the Christmas holidays but, following the major rewrites, it's now no longer clear when it will take place or what will happen. That being said, Neve has confirmed that Sidney will be the main character in the film and it's also possible that we'll see Sidney married to Derek Kincaid in the film.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Neve said: "We are going to follow Sidney. They did pitch the concept to me, and it’s the reason that I jumped on board. I love these movies, they are so much fun to be a part of, I'm so grateful for them, I could never have imagined being a part of a movie that would have lasted this many decades."

Whether the film addresses Sam and Tara's absence is currently yet to be seen.

What will Scream 7 be called?

The first four Scream films were all named with their corresponding number: Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4. The fifth film that officially rebooted the franchise in 2022 then changed things up by being called Scream just like the original. Meanwhile, Scream 6 has used roman numerals and is called Scream VI.

With that in mind, it's likely that Scream 7 will be called Scream 7 or Scream VII. For the time being, Neve has used the name Scream 7 on social media.