Matthew Lillard Confirmed to Return in 'Scream 7,' Reviving Stu Macher's Legacy

The upcoming installment of the 'Scream' franchise teases the return of iconic characters, though details on their roles remain under wraps.

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.