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Scream 7 update: Horror franchise confirms release date for anticipated sequel

This film has been hampered by pre-production drama.
ByDanilo Castro|
Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream VI."
Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream VI."

TheScreamfranchise successfully pulled off the legasequel in 2022. In releasing a fifth installment that was both a sequel and a soft reboot of the original film, the franchise was able to have its cake and eat it too. The same was true forScream VIin 2023. Then, the wheels came off.

Melissa Barrera, one of franchise's newest and most essential stars, was fired due to comments she had made about the Israel-Hamas War on social media.The Hollywood Reporterspokewith a rep for the studio that helmed theScreamfranchise, and they confirmed that they had no tolerance for what they considered antisemitic behavior.

Scream 7is due out in February 2026

Scream VI
L-r, Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Devyn Nekoda (“Anika Kayoko”) and Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”) star in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream VI."

Then, the franchise's other main star, Jenna Ortega, decided to walk, leaving the status of the seventh film (and the third in the "new" trilogy) in limbo. It did not look good for fans of the new Scream franchise. Thankfully, things appear to be on the mend.

Scream 7now has an official release. Neve Campbell, the star of the originalScreamfilms, announced via G that the sequel will be released on February 27, 2026.Varietyconfirmedthat Campbell, who was absent fromScream VI, will be returning, as will original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, who will be taking over directorial duties.

Christopher Landon was originally pegged to directScream 7, following the success of his horror comedyHappy Death Day. Unfortunately, Landon chose to exit the sequel, citing unhappiness with the production as a whole. He issued a statement that read:

"It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it's time to move on."

Scream VI's main stars will not be returning

Jenna Ortega
The London Photocall For "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", Presented By Warner Bros. Pictures | Kate Green/GettyImages

Scream 7may have a release date, but it is still, technically missing its stars. Jenna Ortega just scored a massive hit withBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, and is slated to return to the small screen for the second season ofWednesday. Barrera, meanwhile, has gone on to appear in the acclaimed horror flickAbigail, which was helmed by the directors of the fifth and sixthScreamfilms.

It appears that the latest installment in the franchise will attempt to bring things back to basics, with original star Campbell and original writer Williamson taking charge. How this will blend with the two films that preceded it is anybody's guess, but we will definitely be there in February 2026 to find out.

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