“Hello, Sydney. Did you miss me?” The voice on the other side of the phone is raspy and cold. “I’m not hiding, Sydney. Not this time.”
Sidney Prescott faces her darkest nightmare yet as Ghostface targets her daughter, Tatum, in a twisted game of cat and mouse. Fans of the horror franchise have been dying for the next chapter in the Scream saga, and “Scream VII” will not disappoint. Returning to its roots with original scream queen Neve Campbell leading the charge, this latest entry promises to reignite the terror that made audiences fall in love with the series nearly three decades ago.
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Everything You Should Know Before Seeing Scream 7
Reportedly inspired by the real-life Gainesville Ripper murders that occurred in Florida, Kevin Williamson began to write a script that would become an icon of horror. The original “Scream” (1996), directed by horror master Wes Craven, featured a masked killer stalking high school student Sidney Prescott and her friends in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California. Both terrifying and self-aware, the movie turned the horror genre on its head by having characters who understood they were living in a horror-movie scenario.
The first film shattered expectations at the box office and with critics alike, earning over $173 million worldwide against a modest budget of just $14 million. In a brilliant and chilling move (spoilers for the first film incoming!), the movie’s marketing campaign famously featured Drew Barrymore as the star — billing her first on the original poster, which is an ultra close-up of her face — only to kill her character off in the opening scene.
Williamson was clear: No one was safe. This bold move, combined with the revelation that there were two killers working together rather than one, surprised audiences and subverted expectations so well that such twists would define all subsequent installments.
Relive the Complete Scream Legacy
From the first masked killer to the most recent terrifying twist, the Scream franchise has built a continuous world of fear, mystery, and unforgettable survivors. Every film stands on its own, but true Scream fans know the magic lies in watching them unfold chronologically — the clues, connections, and returning faces that make this franchise such a legendary ride. Dive back into the lore and experience the full nightmare as it was meant to be seen:
Williamson was clear: No one was safe. This bold move, combined with the revelation that there were two killers working together rather than one, surprised audiences and subverted expectations so well that such twists would define all subsequent installments.
1. Scream (1996): High school student Sidney Prescott becomes the target of a mysterious killer known as Ghostface, who terrorizes the town of Woodsboro one year after the brutal murder of her mother.
2. Scream 2 (1997): Two years after surviving the Woodsboro murders, Sidney leaves to attend college. As students attend a horror movie, “Stab,” based on the events in Woodsboro, a new Ghostface emerges to add to the body count.
3. Scream 3 (2000): Sidney emerges from hiding when murders begin on the set of “Stab 3,” forcing her to confront her past and uncover dark family secrets surrounding her mother.
4. Scream 4 (2011): On the fifteenth anniversary of the original killings, Sidney returns to Woodsboro to promote her self-help book. When new Ghostface killings occur, it is the one who’s accused.
5. Scream (2022): Twenty-five years after the original massacre, a new killer resurrects the Ghostface mask to target a group of teenagers connected to the town’s deadly past.
6. Scream VI (2023): The survivors of the most recent Ghostface killings leave Woodsboro behind and start fresh in New York City, but the masked killer follows them to the big city for a more brutal chapter.
All Scream installments are streaming on Paramount+.
Director: Kevin Williamson
Kevin Williamson wrote the original “Scream” screenplay, which launched one of horror’s most successful franchises. After writing “Scream” (1996), “Scream 2” (1997), and “Scream 4” (2011), Williamson makes his directorial debut in the series with “Scream 7”.
Beyond the Scream franchise, Williamson achieved tremendous success creating hit television series, including “Dawson’s Creek” (1998-2003), “The Vampire Diaries” (2009-2017), and “The Following” (2013-2015). His other notable screenwriting credits include “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997), “The Faculty” (1998), and his directorial debut, “Teaching Mrs. Tingle” (1999), which he also wrote.
Movie Plot
Having made a new life for herself in a new small town, Sidney Prescott thought she had escaped the shadow of Ghostface forever. She was wrong. This time, the masked killer has his sights set on her daughter, Tatum. With everyone around them in jeopardy, Sidney must find a way to expose and catch the killer before everyone she loves becomes prey.
Genre
According to IMDb, “Scream 7” falls under the Slasher Horror, Whodunnit, Horror, and Mystery genres. The franchise has consistently blended Slasher Horror with Mystery and some Dark Comedy.
Runtime
The official runtime for “Scream 7” has not yet been announced. The recent installments have averaged approximately 2 hours, with “Scream” (2022) running 1 hour and 54 minutes and “Scream VI” (2023) clocking in at 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Rating
No official MPA rating for “Scream 7” has been confirmed at this time. However, all previous films in the franchise have received R ratings for things like Strong Bloody Violence, Language Throughout, and Some Sexual References.
Theatrical Release Date
“Scream 7” will be released in theaters on February 27, 2026, in Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and Large Format.
Scream 7 (2025) Official Trailer
The nightmare isn’t over. Watch Sidney Prescott and her daughter, Tatum, go up against Ghostface in Paramount Pictures’ first teaser trailer!
Cast & Crew
“Scream 7” brings together members of the franchise’s principal cast with exciting new talent for another chapter of terror. After her absence in “Scream VI” (2023), which starred Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott — the role that defined her career and made her one of horror’s most iconic final girls across five previous films. Campbell has also had her share of TV success as LeAnn Harvey on “House of Cards” (2017-2019) and played opposite Dwayne Johnson in “Skyscraper” (2018).
Joining for the first time as Campbell’s on-screen daughter, Tatum, is Isabel May, known for her starring role in the Paramount+ series “1883” (2021-2022). Joel McHale, famous for his role as the charismatic Jeff Winger in “Community” (2009-2015), will play Sidney’s husband, Mark Evans.
Introduced in “Scream” (2022), Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown are back as twins Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin. Last, but certainly not least, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, who go all the way back to “Scream” (1996), will reprise their roles as well — despite (spoilers!) Arquette’s character Dewey Riley dying in “Scream” (2022).
In fact, Deadline has revealed that Arquette, Scott Foley (Ghostface in “Scream 3”), and Matthew Lillard (the original Ghostface) will all be making an appearance in the new film! But since these characters are all deceased, we have no idea where this new Scream movie will go or what kind of flashbacks will be revealed, but our team at StreamSafely cannot wait!
See the list below for a more complete look at the cast:
- Neve Campbell: Sidney Prescott
- Isabel May: Tatum Prescott
- Joel McHale: Mark Evans
- Jasmin Savoy Brown: Mindy Meeks-Martin
- Mason Gooding: Chad Meeks-Martin
- Courteney Cox: Gale Weathers
- David Arquette: Dewey Riley
- Scott Foley: Roman Bridger
- Matthew Lillard: Stu Macher
- Anah Diamanty: Bella
- Anna Camp: Sidney’s Neighbor
- Celeste O’Connor: Tatum’s Friend
- Mckenna Grace: Undisclosed
- Michelle Randolph: Undisclosed
- Jimmy Tatro: Undisclosed
- Asa Germann: Undisclosed
- Sam Rechner: Undisclosed
- Ethan Embry: Undisclosed
- Timothy Simons: Undisclosed
- Mark Consuelos: Undisclosed
The crew includes:
- Director: Kevin Williamson
- Writers: Kevin Williamson, James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick
- Executive Producer: Gary Barber, Cathy Konrad, Ron Lynch, Marianne Maddalena, Peter Oillataguerre, Chad Villella
- Composer: Marco Beltrami
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Media Group, Project X Entertainment, Outerbanks Entertainment
Streaming Options
“Scream 7” is being released exclusively in theaters. Following the traditional theatrical run, the film will likely become available on Paramount+. All previous Scream films currently stream on Paramount+ or Crave, making it the franchise’s primary streaming home.
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How To Stream Scream 7
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