Overview

• Neve Campbell opted out of Scream VI but is confirmed to reprise Sidney Prescott, marking her re-entry into the franchise’s core storyline.
• Writer Guy Busick says the original Scream 7 screenplay was scrapped after Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega left, prompting a ground-up rewrite.
• Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin will return via Gale Weathers’ involvement, maintaining ties to the Core Four even after previous cast departures.
• The film revives legacy characters thought dead, including Dewey Riley, Stu Macher and Roman Bridger, alongside Sidney’s comeback.
• Kevin Williamson makes his series directorial debut with new additions such as Isabel May and Joel McHale, and the movie is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026.