Scream 7: The Return of Neve Campbell and Changes in the Cast
14 january 2026 в 22:37
The love for the «Scream» franchise reached new heights after the release of «Scream VI». In its opening weekend, the film grossed $ 67 million at the box office, setting a record for the entire series. «Scream VI» featured new stars such as Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. However, in November 2023, Melissa was dropped from the cast of «Scream VII» due to her comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The next day, it was revealed that Jenna would not return for «Scream 7», - as she had left the project. This month, original final girl Neve Campbell confirmed that she would reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in the upcoming film.
Now we finally have a trailer for «Scream 7»! Hollywood Life shares everything we know about the sequel.
Yes, «Scream VII» is officially in development. The fifth «Scream» film was released in January 2022 and became a box office success, quickly greenlighting the creation of «Scream VI». Filming for the sixth film took place from June to August 2022. «Scream 7» was delayed due to writer and actor strikes in 2023.
«Scream VII» is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
After the success of «Scream VI», - everyone expected «Scream 7» to bring back the «Core Four», - which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. All of them survived their last encounter with Ghostface.
However, the «Core Four» has now turned into the «Core Two» after Melissa was fired and Jenna left the project. Only Jasmin and Mason will return after «Scream VI».
Melissa was let go a month before this news became public, following her social media posts about the war in Gaza. Before her dismissal, her contract for «Scream VII» was reportedly already agreed upon.
«Spyglass's position is absolutely clear: we have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or hate speech in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion, or anything that clearly crosses the line into hate», - stated Spyglass, the company behind «Scream», - in a comment regarding Melissa’s firing.
Spyglass head Gary Barber reportedly does not believe that «stars or big salaries are necessary» for the success of the «Scream» franchise. «He doesn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna», - an insider told THR. «Scream 7» was intended to be «the end of the proposed trilogy focused on the two Carpenter sisters». While some insiders believe the future of the franchise is in «shambles» and «very raw», - a complete reboot may be on the horizon.
The long-awaited return of Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed has opened the door for more beloved characters in the future. She was once again attacked by Ghostface but survived. She told Tara and Sam to call her if they «ever» needed anything. Kirby has become the perfect bridge between the original characters and the new heroes. Therefore, fans hope that Hayden will return in the seventh film.
Gale Weathers, played by Courteney Cox, also survived another brutal attack by Ghostface. Courteney is the only original «Scream» character to appear in all six films, and she will be in the seventh film.
Matthew Lillard has finally confirmed that he will return to his role as Stu Macher in «Scream 7»! In March 2025, it was revealed that David Arquette, known for his role as Deputy Dewey Riley, who died in the fifth film, will also return to his role.
As in previous «Scream» films, «Scream 7» will feature a new group of supporting characters.
Newcomers in the seventh film include McKenna Grace and Anna Camp.
After her absence in the sixth film, Neve announced that she has signed a contract to return to the role of Sidney in «Scream VII».
«Sidney Prescott is back!!!» she wrote in an Instagram post
Now we finally have a trailer for «Scream 7»! Hollywood Life shares everything we know about the sequel.
Yes, «Scream VII» is officially in development. The fifth «Scream» film was released in January 2022 and became a box office success, quickly greenlighting the creation of «Scream VI». Filming for the sixth film took place from June to August 2022. «Scream 7» was delayed due to writer and actor strikes in 2023.
«Scream VII» is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
After the success of «Scream VI», - everyone expected «Scream 7» to bring back the «Core Four», - which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. All of them survived their last encounter with Ghostface.
However, the «Core Four» has now turned into the «Core Two» after Melissa was fired and Jenna left the project. Only Jasmin and Mason will return after «Scream VI».
Melissa was let go a month before this news became public, following her social media posts about the war in Gaza. Before her dismissal, her contract for «Scream VII» was reportedly already agreed upon.
«Spyglass's position is absolutely clear: we have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or hate speech in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion, or anything that clearly crosses the line into hate», - stated Spyglass, the company behind «Scream», - in a comment regarding Melissa’s firing.
Spyglass head Gary Barber reportedly does not believe that «stars or big salaries are necessary» for the success of the «Scream» franchise. «He doesn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna», - an insider told THR. «Scream 7» was intended to be «the end of the proposed trilogy focused on the two Carpenter sisters». While some insiders believe the future of the franchise is in «shambles» and «very raw», - a complete reboot may be on the horizon.
The long-awaited return of Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed has opened the door for more beloved characters in the future. She was once again attacked by Ghostface but survived. She told Tara and Sam to call her if they «ever» needed anything. Kirby has become the perfect bridge between the original characters and the new heroes. Therefore, fans hope that Hayden will return in the seventh film.
Gale Weathers, played by Courteney Cox, also survived another brutal attack by Ghostface. Courteney is the only original «Scream» character to appear in all six films, and she will be in the seventh film.
Matthew Lillard has finally confirmed that he will return to his role as Stu Macher in «Scream 7»! In March 2025, it was revealed that David Arquette, known for his role as Deputy Dewey Riley, who died in the fifth film, will also return to his role.
As in previous «Scream» films, «Scream 7» will feature a new group of supporting characters.
Newcomers in the seventh film include McKenna Grace and Anna Camp.
After her absence in the sixth film, Neve announced that she has signed a contract to return to the role of Sidney in «Scream VII».
«Sidney Prescott is back!!!» she wrote in an Instagram post
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