What we know about Scream 7

What’s your favourite scary movie? If it’s Scream, then you’re in luck because the seventh instalment of this popular horror franchise is heading our way soon.

Scream queen Neve Campbell is returning to the franchise as Sidney Prescott, having been absent from 2023’s Scream VI, while Courteney Cox’s reporter Gale Weathers will also be back.

The Scream franchise began in 1996 with Wes Craven’s original movie which followed the inhabitants of the fictional town of Woodsboro and their battles with a string of serial killers, each of whom dons a creepy ghost mask and tends to target Campbell’s unlucky heroine Prescott.

Following Craven’s death in 2015, there have been two new instalments to this game-changing slasher series, including Scream in 2022 and Scream VI a year later, both directed by Ready or Not duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Here’s everything we know about Scream 7 so far, including its release date, cast, plot and more.

When will Scream 7 be released?

Scream 7 will be released in cinemas on 27 February, 2026.

Is there a trailer for Scream 7?

There’s no trailer for Scream 7 available to view at the moment. We’ll update this article once it slashes its way online.

Who’s starring in Scream 7?

After initially ruling a return out due to salary disputes, Neve Campbell will return to the franchise as Sidney Prescott. Courteney Cox will reprise her role as Gale Weathers will be back, while Mason Gooding will return as Chad Meeks-Martin.

Isabel May, from Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, will join the cast as Prescott’s daughter. Other newcomers to the franchise will include Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire star Mckenna Grace, Pitch Perfect’s Anna Camp and Madame Web’s Celeste O’Connor.

The cast is rounded out by Gen V actor Asa Germann and The Fableman’s Sam Rechner.

In an Instagram post in March 2024, Campbell said she “couldn’t be more thrilled” to be reprising her role as Prescott.

The actor had previously left the franchise a year before Scream VI, saying that the studio’s offer “did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise”. She said in a statement: “As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream.” It seems the studio have now seen sense.

Why are Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega not in Scream 7?

Melissa Berrera, star of Scream V and Scream VI, was fired from the film in November 2023 due to her posts about the Israel-Gaza conflict.

A statement from the production company explained: “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”

In her response, Barrera said: “First and foremost I condemn antisemitism and Islamophobia. I condemn hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people… I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom. Silence is not an option for me.”

Shortly afterwards, it was revealed that her co-star Jenna Ortega would not be returning either. However, this decision was reportedly made months before being announced and is not believed to have been connected to Barrera’s departure

A day after this news broke, it was revealed that her co-star Jenna Ortega would not be returning either, due to her commitments on Netflix’s Wednesday series. Her decision not to return is not thought to be linked to Barrera’s firing.

Barrera played the Scream story’s new final girl, Sam Carpenter, a character who is the son of the original Ghostface killer played by Skeet Ulrich in Craven’s original movie. Ortega played her half-sister Tara.

Who is directing Scream 7?

Scream 7 has had more behind-the-scenes chaos than Ghostface usually causes on-screen.

After Ready or Not directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, the director duo collectively known as Radio Silence, revamped this iconic horror franchise following Craven’s death, many were hoping they’d stick around to take the series forward but that wasn’t the case.

While they’ll executive produce Scream 7, directing duties fell to Happy Death Day and Freaky filmmaker Christopher Landon before he dropped out of the project in December 2023. “It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it’s time to move on,” he explained via X.

Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter of Scream, Scream 2 and Scream 4 was unveiled as the new director in March 2024.

What is the plot of Scream 7?

Parts five and six of the Scream franchise were penned by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, who took the series into new territory and fresh locations. The good news is that both writers will be back for Scream 7.

As for what it will be about? Part six took Scream from Woodsboro to New York City but it’s we’re unsure as to whether the action will stay there or return to familiar ground.

Scream 7 will be released in cinemas on 27 February, 2026.