‘Scream 7’ Revives Dead Characters and Legacy Stars in Bold New Direction

The upcoming sequel brings back original cast members, explores potential prequel elements, and teases AI-driven plot twists.

Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley return as their deceased Ghostface characters, Stu Macher and Roman Bridger, raising questions about their roles in the film.
Neve Campbell is confirmed to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott after stepping away from the franchise due to a salary dispute during the previous installment.
Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, key stars of the last two films, will not return, with Barrera fired over controversial social media posts and Ortega citing scheduling conflicts.
Speculation suggests the movie may incorporate flashbacks, de-aged characters, or AI-driven deepfake technology to explain the return of dead characters.
Kevin Williamson, the original screenwriter, takes over as director, with the film set to release on February 27, 2026.