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The love for Scream reached new heights after the release of Scream VI. In its opening weekend, Scream VI broke the franchise record by making $67 million at the box office and was the second film featuring a new generation of stars, including Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.
In November 2023, Melissa was removed from the cast of Scream VII. The actress was fired from the film over her comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
That month, the original final girl, Neve Campbell, confirmed that she will be starring in the next film, reprising her role as Sidney Prescott.
So what does all of this mean for Scream VII? Hollywood Life is breaking down everything we know about the sequel below.
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Is There Going To Be A Seventh ‘Scream’ Movie?
Yes, Scream VII is officially on.The fifth Scream movie was released in January 2022.
Does ‘Scream VII’ Have a Release Date Yet?
Yes, Scream VII is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026.
Who Is in ‘Scream VII’ Cast?
Following Scream VI ‘s success, everyone assumedScream VII would feature the return of Scream’s “Core Four,” which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy.
However, the Core Four is now the “Core Two” after Melissa was fired and Jenna left the project.
Melissa was fired a month before the news broke after she shared social media posts regarding the war in Gaza.
“Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form,” Spyglass said in a statement regarding Melissa’s removal.
Spyglass boss Gary Barber supposedly doesn’t believe that “stars nor large salaries are essential” for the success of the Scream franchise.
“Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form,” Spyglass said in a statement regarding Melissa’s removal.
As with all previous Scream films, a new batch of supporting characters would be introduced in Scream VII.
Will Neve Campbell Return For ‘Scream VII’?
Following her absence from the sixth movie, Neve announced that she signed on to reprise her role as Sidney for Scream VII.
“Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!!” she wrote in an Instagram post in March 2024.
She continued, “While I’ve been so incredibly lucky to make these films with both the master of horror Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented Matt and Tyler team.”
The Scream world was shocked in June 20222 when Neve revealed that she would not be returning as Sidney Prescott in Scream VI.
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