Scream 7: Everything we know so far

Ghostface is ready to return, as Scream 7 is in development – here’s everything we know about the movie so far, including who’s directing, as well as plot, cast, and release date speculation. 

When the late Wes Craven’s Scream first slashed its way into cinemas back in 1996, audiences lapped up its unique blend of gore, comedy, and meta-commentary, not to mention the introduction of Ghostface, who has become one of the most iconic villains in horror history.

In 2023, Scream 6, aka Scream VI, starring Jenna Ortega arrived to critical and commercial acclaim, earning a respectable 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and $168.8 million at the box office. 

Although the writers, directors, and Ghostfaces have changed over the years, the momentum continues, and now a seventh installment is in the works. So, here’s what we know so far. Warning: spoilers ahead for Scream 6!

Is there a Scream 7 release date?

Scream 7 is in early development, so the movie doesn’t have a release date, but it’s anticipated to hit theaters in late 2024 or early 2025. 

It is currently rumored that Scream 7 is filming in Canada as of early 2024, under the working title “Blackbird,” though this is yet to be confirmed.

The sixth film in the franchise had a quick turnaround, having been announced in February 2022 before dropping in March 2023. 

Before this, details about the fifth movie Scream – a relaunch of the franchise yet a sequel to Scream 4 – arrived in March 2020, although it wasn’t released until January 2022 due to delays caused by the pandemic. 

Now that the pandemic restrictions are mostly out of the way, and the writers’ and actors’ strikes have concluded, production is expected to kick up soon. One of the returning Scream stars shared a photo of the script in March, meaning the movie should be mostly out of the pre-production stage.

Scream 7 crew: Who is directing the movie?

On March 7, Neve Campell revealed that Scream creator and writer Kevin Williamson was joining the project as director following Christopher Landon’s departure in December. 

Landon, who was initially tapped to direct, was supposed to take over from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the team known as Radio Silence who revived the franchise following Wes Craven’s passing. 

Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett directed the 2022 Scream as well as Scream 6, and fans were expecting them to return for the seventh installment. However, Williamson is returning to the franchise after Ladon bowed out as the job became “a nightmare.”

According to Deadline, the Radio Silence crew, which also includes Chad Villella, will remain as executive producers, while Spyglass Media Group is producing the film and Paramount is expected to be the distributor once more. 

We’ll keep this space updated as and when new information rolls in. 

Scream 7 cast: Who will be in it?

Two of the stars of the previous film, Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, will not return for Scream 7. However, former Scream star Neve Campbell will reprise her role as Sydney Prescott.

Barrera was removed from the film due to posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict in November. Ortega exited the project as she is wrapped up filming Season 2 of the Netflix show Wednesday, according to a report from Deadline.

The returning cast from Scream 6 is expected to be the following:

• Neve Campbell as Prescott
• Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin
• Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin

Variety reported on March 29 that Courtney Cox was in talks to return as Gale Weathers, but her appearance has not been confirmed.

Courteney Cox’s Gale Weathers is a staple of the Scream franchise

Hayden Panettiere’s Kirby Reed, who first encountered Ghostface in 2011’s Scream 4, is also rumored to be joining the cast.

As for new casting choices, rumor has it that Sophie Thatcher is being considered for a role.

While we won’t be hearing about major casting for a while, we’ll be sure to keep this space updated when we do. 

Scream 7 plot: What will it be about?

There are no official plot details for Scream 7 at the time of writing, but what we do know is there will be a new assailant/s taking on the form of Ghostface – and they will no doubt continue the killer’s menacing modus operandi of terrorizing their victims via phone before attacking. 

The only information we’ve been given so far is that the flick will be set sometime around Christmas, though this is not currently considered official.

Detective Wayne Bailey, Quinn Bailey, and Ethan Landry were all killed after they were discovered to be the killers in Scream 6, seeking revenge on those who killed Richie in the fifth film. 

Both Richie and his Ghostface accomplice Amber were fans of the very meta Stab movies, the fictional in-universe film franchise that follows the “real” killings in the Scream movies.

With Scream 6 introducing three Ghostface killers, who’s to say there can’t be four in the seventh film? Whatever the case, whoever dons the mask this time around will no doubt be after the retuning, or new, stars. 

Who will emerge as the killer in Scream 7?

We’ll be sure to keep this space updated when plot details arrive, but as is the case with the cast, there could be a bit of a wait given the ongoing writers’ strike. 

Is there a Scream 7 trailer?

Since Scream 7 is in early development, there is no trailer for Scream 7 right now. While we wait, you can check out the trailer for Scream 6 below: 

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