Scream 7 release date, cast, plot and more news

The Scream 7 release date has just been revealed, so lock your doors and hide your kitchen knives because Ghostface is officially back in town. That’s right, after a year of production uncertainty following the 2023 release of Scream 6, we finally have news on one of the most anticipated upcoming horror films!

If you need a quick refresher on the best horror movies ever made, Scream started a global phenomenon when it released in 1996. For years, we have followed Sidney Prescott’s never-ending battle with the masked killer Ghostface. Since Sidney’s first showdown, there have been plenty of sequels. The most recent sequels are Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s “Scream 5” and “Scream 6” – which changed the story, introduced new characters and put Sidney on the sidelines.

However, Scream 7 has a new director at the helm, has undergone a series of cast changes, and is looking to shake things up once again. So, before your next slasher adventure, we’ve gathered all the information you need below. From Scream 7’s release date, cast, plot and more, here’s the full breakdown of the upcoming horror film.

Scream 7 release date

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After a series of production delays and blockages, Scream 7’s release date has now been confirmed February 27, 2026.

It’s a relief to finally know when Scream 7 will hit our screens. Work on the upcoming horror film has been ongoing since August 2023. Due to SAG AFTRA strikes and some changes in the cast, the sequel has been in limbo for a long time. In December 2023, Christopher Landon also stepped down as director, so needless to say, we were all worried about the fate of Ghostface.

However, it looks like the film’s new director, Kevin Williamson (screenwriter of the original 1996 Scream), has gotten things back on track. Hopefully, the Scream 7 release date is now set and there will be no more delays on the horizon.

Scream 7 Plot

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We don’t have any plot details for Scream 7 yet, but thanks to some casting updates and departures, we know that we’ll be moving sharply away from the storylines of Scream 5 and Scream 6. Both Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega will not return in the sequel. This means that Sam’s storyline ends after she takes a page from her father’s (Billy Loomis) book and stabs her enemies.

From the way Scream 6 ended (read our Scream 6 ending guide for more on that), it seemed like Scream 7 would have shown us the final girl turned killer and potentially had Sam as the next Ghostface. However, that aside, we’re betting that Scream 7’s story will return to the series’ roots and we’ll once again follow Sidney Prescott with Neve Campbell. That’s right, Sidney is back, folks, after Campbell didn’t appear in the sixth installment.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Campbell said that Scream 7 will center around her character, and while she hasn’t seen the script yet, fans can expect a dynamic similar to what we’ve seen in the recent Halloween films with Jamie Lee Curtis and Michaell Myers. David Gordon Green’s Halloween 2018 showed Laurie Strode fighting a man who traumatized her when she was a teenager. Sidney obviously went through something very similar.

However, Ghostface is a collection of different killers, so we’re excited to see how it will all tie together. Who knows, maybe we’ll finally see Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) again. After all, we never saw him die on screen during the original Scream movie, so he may be chasing Sidney once again, now ready to finish the job. Stay tuned as more updates arrive!

The cast of Scream 7

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As we mentioned above, there have been some big changes in the cast of Scream 7. Melissa Barrera was fired from the sequel, and Jenna Ortega also announced her departure. Two characters, Sam Carpenter and Tara Carpenter, have been a major focus of the Scream plot since Scream 5, and it is currently unclear whether Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding will return as Mindy and Chad.

However, we know for sure that Neve Campbell will return as Sidney Prescott. This is great news for fans, as the only Scream movie without Campbell was Scream 6, and she’s just as iconic as Ghostface at this point, as she’s long been the mascot for the amazing final girls in the best slasher movies.

Patrick Dempsey as Det. There are rumors that the upcoming film will also feature Mark Kincaid and Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers. However, their cast has not been officially confirmed yet. We will keep you updated with further news, so keep an eye on this page.