Overview

• David Arquette will return as Dewey Riley in 'Scream 7,' despite the character's death in the 2022 film 'Scream' (also known as Scream 5).
• Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley, both playing previously deceased characters, are also confirmed to return for the upcoming film.
• 'Scream 7' will be directed by Kevin Williamson, the original screenwriter of the 1996 film, marking his directorial debut in the franchise.
• Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and other legacy actors will reprise their roles alongside a new cast that includes Isabel May, McKenna Grace, and Joel McHale.
• The film, currently in production, is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, with plot details and the explanation for these character returns yet to be revealed.