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Scream 7 Powers Franchise Past $1 Billion After Record Opening

The sequel has reached roughly $104 million worldwide on a reported $45 million budget.

Overview

  • Box Office Mojo data shows Scream 7 at about $104.4 million globally after less than a week, including a franchise-best $63.6 million domestic debut.
  • The milestone lifts Scream into a small group of horror franchises above $1 billion worldwide, alongside The Conjuring Universe, Alien, Resident Evil, It, and Saw.
  • Scream 7 is currently 2026’s top-grossing horror release, outpacing Send Help and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
  • Critical response is weak at roughly 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score sits much higher at about 76%.
  • Industry chatter points to discussions about an eighth installment, though no official greenlight has been announced.