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- Scream 7 is set to release on February 27, and despite being touted as the series culmination, Paramount Pictures has already announced plans for Scream 8.
- Neve Campbell returns to the franchise after a salary dispute led to her absence in Scream 6, while Melissa Barrera was fired due to antisemitic social media posts and Jenna Ortega will not return due to scheduling conflicts. Courteney Cox is also set to return.
- Kevin Williamson has replaced Christopher Landon as director, and the script for Scream 7 has been co-written by Williamson and Guy Busick.
- The budget for Scream 7 is $45 million, an increase from the $35 million budget for Scream 6, with Neve Campbell earning nearly $7 million and Courteney Cox receiving $2 million for their roles in the film. The film is projected to debut around $40 million, but some anticipate it could reach $50 million.
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Despite advertising suggesting Scream 7, set to release on February 27, will be the series’ culmination, Variety reports that Paramount Pictures is already planning Scream 8. Neve Campbell also hinted that Scream 7 concludes her character’s storyline, and the presence of returning Ghostface characters suggests several narrative threads will be resolved. Recent developments for Scream 7 include: Cast Changes: Neve Campbell returns for Scream 7 after not appearing in Scream 6 due to a salary dispute. Melissa Barrera, who starred in Scream 5 and 6, was fired by Spyglass due to social media posts about the conflict in Gaza, which the company deemed antisemitic. Jenna Ortega, who played Tara in Scream 5 and 6, will not return for Scream 7 due to scheduling conflicts with her Netflix series, Wednesday. Courteney Cox is also set to return. Creative Team: Kevin Williamson replaced Christopher Landon as director, following Landon’s departure due to death threats related to Barrera’s firing. Williamson also co-wrote the script with Guy Busick. Storyline: Ghostface targets Sidney Prescott’s daughter Tatum, prompting Sidney’s return. When her eldest daughter (Isabel May) also becomes a target, Sidney confronts the terrors of her past.
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Budget: Scream 7’s budget is $45 million, an increase from the $35 million budget for Scream 6. Rewriting the script due to the exit of Ortega and Barrera cost approximately $500,000. Campbell’s deal to return was nearly $7 million, while Cox received $2 million. Insurers have expressed concern over potential violence and gore in Scream 7 due to its higher budget. Scream 7 is projected to debut around $40 million, though some anticipate it could reach $50 million. With these changes and expectations, the franchise’s future already extends beyond the upcoming film.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Scream 7 |
| Brief Summary | When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. |
| Released | February 25, 2026 |
| Duration | 114 minutes |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Crime |
| Production Companies | Paramount Pictures, Project X Entertainment, Domain Entertainment, Spyglass Media Group |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, Mark Consuelos, Roger L. Jackson, Scott Foley, Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, Kraig Dane, Maggie Toomey, Annabelle Toomey, Laurie Metcalf |
| Director | Kevin Williamson |
| Authors | Guy Busick, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt, Kevin Williamson |
| Producers | Paul Neinstein, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt |
| Ratings | 6.2/10 (30 reviews) |
| Homepage | http://www.screammovie.com |
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- SCREAM 7 Brings the Franchise Back to Wes Craven's Vision and It Won't Be as Gory, Says Neve CampbellSCREAM 7 Brings the Franchise Back to Wes Craven's Vision and It Won't Be as Gory, Says Neve Campbellgeektyrant.com
- The latest installment sees the return of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott, the franchise's first final girl.The latest installment sees the return of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott, the franchise's first final girl.yahoo.com
- The Fall and Rise of 'Scream 7': A Fired Star, a $500K Script Rewrite and Neve Campbell's $7 Million SalaryThe Fall and Rise of 'Scream 7': A Fired Star, a $500K Script Rewrite and Neve Campbell's $7 Million Salaryvariety.com
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