Overview
- Released on October 30, the first trailer confirms Neve Campbell’s return and positions the new film around Sidney and her family.
- Calls to boycott the movie resurged across social platforms, with the BDS movement and more than 22 arts and advocacy groups supporting a campaign reported in coverage citing Deadline.
- Spyglass fired Melissa Barrera in November 2023 over social-media comments about the Israel–Gaza conflict; Jenna Ortega withdrew soon after and director Christopher Landon exited.
- Original Scream writer Kevin Williamson took over as writer-director, and legacy cast members Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley appear in the first footage.
- Theatrical release is set for February 27, 2026, as reaction ranges from praise for Campbell’s return to criticism of the trailer and studio choices, with fans already sharing speculative theories.