«Scream 7: news about the movie — return of Neve Campbell and changes in the cast»
1 february 2025 в 06:28
The love for the movie «Scream» reached new heights after the release of «Scream 6». In its opening weekend, «Scream 6» broke the franchise record, earning $ 67 million at the box office. «Scream 6» became the second film with a new generation of stars, including Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
In November 2023, Melissa was removed from the cast of «Scream 7». The actress was fired from the film due to her comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The next day, it was announced that Jenna would not return for «Scream 7» due to the shooting schedule of the second season of the series «Wednesday». New details about the drama of «Scream 7» were revealed in early 2024. Mason explained to Variety in March 2024 why the seventh installment could still happen.
In the same month, the original heroine Neve Campbell confirmed that she would play in the next film, reprising her role as Sidney Prescott.
What does this mean for «Scream 7»? Hollywood Life breaks down everything we know about «Scream 7».
Yes, «Scream VII» is officially confirmed. It was announced in August 2023, when Christopher Landon was named the new director. He takes on the role after Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
The fifth film «Scream» was released in January 2022. After its box office success, «Scream 6» quickly got the green light. Filming for the sixth film «Scream» took place quickly from June to August 2022. «Scream 7» was postponed due to strikes by screenwriters and actors in 2023.
«Scream 7» is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
After the success of «Scream VI», everyone assumed that «Scream 7» would include the return of the «Main Four» of «Scream», which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. They all managed to survive after their last encounter with Ghostface.
However, the «Main Four» has now become the «Main Two» after Melissa’s dismissal and Jenna’s departure. Jenna’s departure is related to the shooting schedule of the second season of «Wednesday». According to THR, the Golden Globe nominee demanded a «higher fee» to return for «Scream 7» and did not have a contract after «Scream 6».
Melissa was fired a month before it became known, according to THR. Before her dismissal, her return for «Scream 7» was reportedly finally agreed upon. «Spyglass' position is clear: we have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or incitement to hatred in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, distortion of the Holocaust, or anything that clearly crosses the line into hate speech», - said Spyglass, the production company, in a statement regarding Melissa’s dismissal.
There is currently no information on Jasmin and Mason’s roles in «Scream 7» in light of these changes. According to Spyglass boss Gary Barber, he presumably does not believe that «stars or big fees are necessary» for the success of the «Scream» franchise. «He doesn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna», - said a THR source. According to reports, «Scream 7» was supposed to be the «end of rumors of a trilogy focused on the two Carpenter sisters». While some sources believe that the future of the franchise is in «disarray» and «very raw», a full-scale reboot may be on the horizon.
The long-awaited return of Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed paved the way for more beloved characters in the future. She was attacked by Ghostface again but survived. She told Tara and Sam to call her if they «ever» needed anything. Kirby was the perfect bridge between legacy original characters and newcomers. She also created a tender bond with Tara. Bring back Kirby, «Scream 7»!
Gale Weathers Courtney Cox also survived after another brutal attack by Ghostface. Courtney is the only original character from «Scream» who has appeared in all six films so far, and she is in talks to return for the seventh installment, according to The Hollywood
In November 2023, Melissa was removed from the cast of «Scream 7». The actress was fired from the film due to her comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The next day, it was announced that Jenna would not return for «Scream 7» due to the shooting schedule of the second season of the series «Wednesday». New details about the drama of «Scream 7» were revealed in early 2024. Mason explained to Variety in March 2024 why the seventh installment could still happen.
In the same month, the original heroine Neve Campbell confirmed that she would play in the next film, reprising her role as Sidney Prescott.
What does this mean for «Scream 7»? Hollywood Life breaks down everything we know about «Scream 7».
Yes, «Scream VII» is officially confirmed. It was announced in August 2023, when Christopher Landon was named the new director. He takes on the role after Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
The fifth film «Scream» was released in January 2022. After its box office success, «Scream 6» quickly got the green light. Filming for the sixth film «Scream» took place quickly from June to August 2022. «Scream 7» was postponed due to strikes by screenwriters and actors in 2023.
«Scream 7» is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
After the success of «Scream VI», everyone assumed that «Scream 7» would include the return of the «Main Four» of «Scream», which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. They all managed to survive after their last encounter with Ghostface.
However, the «Main Four» has now become the «Main Two» after Melissa’s dismissal and Jenna’s departure. Jenna’s departure is related to the shooting schedule of the second season of «Wednesday». According to THR, the Golden Globe nominee demanded a «higher fee» to return for «Scream 7» and did not have a contract after «Scream 6».
Melissa was fired a month before it became known, according to THR. Before her dismissal, her return for «Scream 7» was reportedly finally agreed upon. «Spyglass' position is clear: we have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or incitement to hatred in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, distortion of the Holocaust, or anything that clearly crosses the line into hate speech», - said Spyglass, the production company, in a statement regarding Melissa’s dismissal.
There is currently no information on Jasmin and Mason’s roles in «Scream 7» in light of these changes. According to Spyglass boss Gary Barber, he presumably does not believe that «stars or big fees are necessary» for the success of the «Scream» franchise. «He doesn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna», - said a THR source. According to reports, «Scream 7» was supposed to be the «end of rumors of a trilogy focused on the two Carpenter sisters». While some sources believe that the future of the franchise is in «disarray» and «very raw», a full-scale reboot may be on the horizon.
The long-awaited return of Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed paved the way for more beloved characters in the future. She was attacked by Ghostface again but survived. She told Tara and Sam to call her if they «ever» needed anything. Kirby was the perfect bridge between legacy original characters and newcomers. She also created a tender bond with Tara. Bring back Kirby, «Scream 7»!
Gale Weathers Courtney Cox also survived after another brutal attack by Ghostface. Courtney is the only original character from «Scream» who has appeared in all six films so far, and she is in talks to return for the seventh installment, according to The Hollywood
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