‘Scream 7’ Promises Franchise’s Most Brutal Ghostface Yet

Actor Mason Gooding teases groundbreaking effects and Kevin Williamson’s directorial debut in the February 2026 release.

Mason Gooding, reprising his role as Chad Meeks-Martin, describes the new Ghostface as the most brutal iteration in the franchise’s history.
Kevin Williamson, original writer of the 1996 'Scream,' returns to direct the seventh installment, marking his first time in this role for the series.
The film will feature a mix of returning stars, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and Jasmin Savoy Brown, alongside newcomers like Joel McHale and Anna Camp.
Gooding highlighted the practical effects team’s work, describing prosthetics on set as stomach-turning and groundbreaking for the franchise.
‘Scream 7’ is set to release in theaters on February 27, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by Spyglass Media.