Overview

• Kevin Williamson makes his directorial debut in the franchise as Scream 7 shifts focus back to Sidney Prescott.
• The original “Core Four” concept was scrapped following Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega’s exits, leading to a complete script rewrite.
• Guy Busick confirms the sequel leaps forward more than two years from Scream VI and moves the action out of New York.
• Previously deceased characters Dewey Riley, Stu Macher and Roman Bridger are set to reappear alongside new cast members Joel McHale and Isabel May.
• Spyglass Media Group and Paramount Pictures have slated Scream 7 for a theatrical release on February 27, 2026.