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the love for Shout reached new heights after the release of Scream VI. In its first weekend, Scream VI broke the franchise record by grossing $67 million at the box office and was the second film to feature a new generation of stars, including Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Goodingand Jasmin Savoy Brown. But in November 2023, Melissa was removed from the cast of Cry VII. The actress was fired from the film for her comments about the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. A day later, it was revealed that Jenna would not be returning for Shout 7 because she abandoned the project. That month, the original last girl, Neve Campbell, confirmed that she has been cast in the next film, reprising her role as Sidney Prescott.
Now we finally have a trailer for Shout 7! hollywood life is breaking down everything we know about the sequel below.
Will there be a seventh ‘Scream’ movie?
Yeah, Cry VII is officially on. the fifth Shout The film was released in January 2022. After becoming a box office hit, Shout 6 He quickly got the green light. He sixth Shout movie Filmed quickly took place from June to August 2022. Shout 7 was delayed due to the 2023 writers and actors strikes.
Does ‘Scream 7’ already have a release date?
Yes, Scream VII will hit theaters on February 27, 2026.
Who is in the cast of ‘Scream 7’?
Following Scream VISuccess, everyone assumed Shout 7 I would count on the return of Laughter “Core Four,” which includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad and Jasmin as Mindy. They all managed to survive their last round with Ghostface.
However, Core Four is now “Core Two” after Melissa was fired and Jenna left the project. Only Jasmin and Mason return later Shout VI.
Melissa was fired a month before the news broke after sharing social media posts about the war in Gaza. Before his dismissal, his agreement to return for Cry VII Apparently it had already been completed.
“Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: we have zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or hate speech in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” said Spyglass, the production company behind it. Shouthe said in a statement about Melissa’s dismissal.
Spyglass boss Gary Barber He supposedly does not believe that “stars or big salaries are essential” to the success of the Shout franchise. “He didn’t need Neve, he doesn’t need Jenna,” a source said. THR. Shout 7 It was reportedly going to be the “end of a rumored trilogy centered on the two Carpenter sisters.” While some experts believe the future of the franchise is “disastrous” and “very raw,” a full-scale reboot could be on the horizon.
Hayden Panettiere The long-awaited return as Kirby Reed paved the way for more of the beloved character in the future. Ghostface stabbed her again, but she survived. She told Tara and Sam to call her if they “ever” needed anything. Kirby was the perfect bridge between the original characters and the newbies. So, fans are hoping that Hayden will reprise his role in the seventh installment.
Courteney Cox Gale Weathers also survived another brutal attack from Ghostface. Courteney is the only original. Shout The character has appeared in all six films so far, and is in the seventh.
Matthew Lillard finally revealed that he will finally reprise his role as Stu Macher in Shout 7! In March 2025, it became known that David Arquetteknown for his role as Deputy Dewey Riley, who died in the fifth film, would reprise his role.
As with all the above Shout movies, a new batch of supporting characters would be introduced in Shout 7.
Newcomers to the seventh film include Grace McKenna and Anna Camp.
Will Neve Campbell return for ‘Scream 7’?
Following her absence from the sixth film, Neve announced that she had signed on to reprise her role as Sidney during Shout VII.
“Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!!” she wrote in an Instagram post in March 2024. “It has always been a marvel and an honor to be able to play Sidney in the ‘Scream’ films. My appreciation for these films and what they have meant to me has never diminished. I am so happy and proud to say that I was asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more excited.”
She continued: “While I have been incredibly fortunate to make these films with both horror master Wes Craven and the wonderfully talented team of Matt and Tyler, I have dreamed for many years about how wonderful it would be to make one of these films with Elisabeth McGowan Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening. Kevin Williamson to direct Scream 7! This was her baby and it is her brilliant mind that dreamed up this world. Kevin is not only an inspiration as an artist but has been a dear friend for many years. To the amazing Scream fans, I hope you are as excited as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson.”
He Shout The world was shocked in June 2022 when Neve revealed that he would not be returning as Sidney Prescott in Scream VI.
“Unfortunately, I will not do the next Shout film,” Neve said in a statement. “As a woman, I have had to work very hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Shout. “I felt that the offer they presented to me did not equal the value I had brought to the franchise.”
Neve’s absence was felt in Shout 6. She was briefly mentioned after Ghostface’s latest series of attacks. Gale revealed that Sidney would not be coming to New York. Sidney and Mark took their children to a safe place to hide from Ghostface.
Is Stu Macher alive?
That’s the million dollar question. The OG killer Stu was apparently killed in the first one. Shout film after being stabbed and electrocuted when a television fell on his head. However, a legion of Shout Fans are hopeful that Stu has somehow survived and been living in hiding all this time.
Shout 5 He briefly introduced Stu’s nephew, but he was quickly killed by Ghostface. The big showdown took place at Stu Macher’s old house, just like in the original.
Shout 6 made direct reference to Stu Macher. In Ghostface’s sanctuary warehouse, the Core Four and others came face to face with key items from past murders, including the television that supposedly killed Stu. When Kirby mentions the TV that killed Stu, Mindy jokes, “If you think it’s dead.”
Laughter original screenwriter, Kevin WilliamsonHe said that Stu is dead dead. “No, he’s dead. I think that started because of the college scene, the frat party scene because he’s standing in the background. He just came to visit the set that night,” she said. Collider.
the latest Shout The team is not so specific about Stu’s fate. “There is no good answer, so I will never confirm or deny things like that.” James Vanderbilt said Variety. Producer William Sherak He added: “Everything is possible.” Producer Pablo Neinstein He also said, “The characters can come and go! There are different ways to do it. It’s such an important part of all their lives; they have an affinity for it.” Shout.“
Even if Stu is dead, he could come back as Skeet Ulrich’s Billy Loomis, who has appeared in the last two films, in Sam’s head. If Stu is somehow still alive, that would be the ultimate twist. Scream 7 could follow the theme of Scream 3: the past can always come back to bite you.
However, with Matthew’s return, it’s up in the air how these roles will be approached.
