Overview

• Matthew Lillard, who played Stu Macher in the original 1996 'Scream,' has confirmed his return for 'Scream 7,' sparking fan speculation about how his character will reappear.
• Theories about Stu's return range from surviving his apparent death, appearing as a hallucination, or being portrayed through flashbacks or new narrative twists.
• Neve Campbell is returning as Sidney Prescott after sitting out 'Scream VI' over a salary dispute, while Courteney Cox will reprise her role as Gale Weathers, continuing their iconic partnership in the series.
• Scott Foley, who played Roman Bridger in 'Scream 3,' is also set to return, though his character's death in the earlier film raises questions about his reappearance.
• 'Scream 7,' directed by franchise creator Kevin Williamson, is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, with a cast that includes new faces like Isabel May and Joel McHale, as well as returning fan favorites Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown.