Scream 7
Ghostface returns to Woodsboro
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.
Director
Kevin Williamson
Studio
Paramount Pictures / Spyglass Media
Release
February 25, 2026
Runtime
114 min
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Crime
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$208 million worldwide
Cast & Characters
Sidney Evans
Neve Campbell
Gale Weathers
Courteney Cox
↔ Sidney Evans
Tatum Evans
Isabel May
↔ Sidney Evans
Mindy Meeks-Martin
Jasmin Savoy Brown
Chad Meeks-Martin
Mason Gooding
Did You Know?
Scream 7 marks franchise creator Kevin Williamson's directorial debut in the series, after writing several previous entries.
Source: Paramount Pictures press release · verified 2026-07-28
Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott after sitting out Scream VI over a pay dispute.
Source: Entertainment Weekly · verified 2026-07-28
Scream 7 tied with Toy Story 5 in Google search interest among 2026 releases, per search-volume analysis.
Source: Vegas Insider · verified 2026-07-28
Critical Assessment
Scream 7 holds a 5.5/10 on IMDb (50,291 votes), a 35/100 on Metacritic, and a 30% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — the weakest reception of the trending 2026 titles, with critics citing a diminishing-returns feeling for the long-running slasher franchise.
“Feels more like fan service than a fresh scare.” — IndieWire “Campbell's return can't save a tired formula.” — The Wrap
Despite the poor critical reception, the film still opened strong commercially ($208M worldwide against a $45M budget), suggesting the franchise's built-in horror fanbase outweighs critical consensus — a common pattern for long-running horror sequels.
Ratings as of 2026-07-28
AI Verdict
AI-generatedScream 7's 30% RT score against a strong box office return shows the franchise now runs on brand loyalty more than quality — a pattern typical of long-running horror IP, but one worth noting before you commit to a theater ticket.