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Scream 7 Trailer Confirms Neve Campbell's Return as Boycott Campaign Revives

Backlash ties to Melissa Barrera's 2023 firing, prompting activists plus fans to call for a boycott of the February 27, 2026 release.

Overview

  • The first official footage centers on Sidney Prescott confronting a new Ghostface threat and teases her daughter as a target, with glimpses of multiple masked attackers.
  • Coverage notes returning franchise figures alongside Campbell, including Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, and voice actor Roger L. Jackson.
  • Writer Kevin Williamson directs the new installment, which was reworked to focus on Sidney after Melissa Barrera’s removal, Jenna Ortega’s exit, and director Christopher Landon’s departure.
  • Social media reaction includes boycott calls and posts saying the series feels “missing two very important women,” referring to Barrera and Ortega.
  • Advocacy groups such as the BDS movement report backing a boycott campaign, while the film is slated to open in theaters on February 27, 2026.