🔪 Scream 7 (2026) – Neve Campbell Returns to End the Nightmare Once and for All

“I’m gonna burn it all down.”

The queen of horror is back — and she’s not running anymore. Scream 7, the next terrifying chapter in the legendary Scream franchise, slashes its way into theatres on February 27, 2026, with Neve Campbell returning as the one and only Sidney Prescott. Directed by Scream creator Kevin Williamson, this showdown promises blood, legacy, and revenge like never before.

🩸 The Story: Sidney Prescott’s Nightmare Isn’t Over

After decades of horror and heartbreak, Sidney Prescott has finally built a quiet life far away from Woodsboro. But peace doesn’t last long. When a new Ghostface killer emerges in her new hometown, the horror legend must confront her darkest fears once more — because this time, the killer isn’t just after her.

Sidney’s daughter, Tatum Evans (Isabel May), becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney joins forces with Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) to end Ghostface’s reign of terror for good.

“You can’t outrun the past,” Sidney whispers in the trailer. “It always finds a way to cut back in.”

🎥 The Legacy Continues: Kevin Williamson Takes the Director’s Chair

For the first time, Kevin Williamson, the original writer of Scream (1996), is stepping behind the camera to direct. This full-circle moment makes Scream 7 a love letter to fans and a haunting farewell to the franchise’s roots.

After a rollercoaster of creative changes — including director shifts and cast departures — Williamson and screenwriter Guy Busick (of Scream VI) joined forces with James Vanderbilt to craft a story that’s part sequel, part rebirth, and pure horror nostalgia.

🧠 The Cast: A Killer Lineup

Scream 7 brings together familiar faces and chilling new additions:

• Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott – The final girl who became a legend.

• Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers – The fearless journalist with unfinished business.

• Isabel May as Tatum Evans – Sidney’s daughter, the new generation’s scream queen.

• Joel McHale as Mark Evans – Sidney’s husband and protective father.

• Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin

• Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin

• Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface – the iconic voice that haunts every call.

• David Arquette as Dewey Riley (in flashbacks or visions).

New cast members include Anna Camp, Mark Consuelos, Ethan Embry, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Michelle Randolph, Asa Germann, and Jimmy Tatro — all in mysterious roles. And yes — rumors swirl that Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher) and Scott Foley (Roman Bridger) could return… bringing old ghosts back to the screen.

🩸 Behind the Scenes: A Franchise Reborn

Production took place from January to March 2025, filmed across multiple U.S. towns that resemble the eerie small-town vibe of Woodsboro. Composer Marco Beltrami, who scored the first Scream films, returns to give Scream 7 its classic tension and dread.

The film is produced by Spyglass Media Group, Project X Entertainment, and Outerbanks Entertainment, with Paramount Pictures handling global distribution.

🔥 What to Expect: The Final Cut

Kevin Williamson describes Scream 7 as “a brutal, emotional end that honors everything fans have loved since 1996.” Expect:

• New rules. New Ghostface.

• A multi-generational story linking Sidney’s past to her daughter’s present.

• Emotional stakes higher than ever before.

• Twists that redefine who the real monster is.

“This is Sidney’s last fight,” says Williamson. “But Ghostface isn’t just a person — it’s an idea. And ideas… don’t die easily.”

🎬 Scream 7 (2026) – Quick Facts

• Director: Kevin Williamson

• Writers: Guy Busick, Kevin Williamson

• Story by: James Vanderbilt, Guy Busick

• Release Date: February 27, 2026

• Genre: Horror / Slasher / Mystery

• Music: Marco Beltrami

• Distributor: Paramount Pictures

• Language: English

• Country: United States

💀 Final Verdict: The Ultimate Scream

For nearly three decades, Scream has terrified and thrilled audiences with its meta-horror brilliance, unforgettable killers, and unstoppable survivors. Now, with Neve Campbell’s long-awaited return and Kevin Williamson’s creative vision, Scream 7 promises to close the curtain on horror’s most iconic saga — with one last, blood-soaked scream.

Get ready, horror fans — the mask is back. And this time, it’s personal.

🩸 SCREAM 7

📅 In Theatres February 27, 2026

🎭 Starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May

🎬 Directed by Kevin Williamson

💀 Only in Theatres — Paramount Pictures

“Hello, Sidney… miss me?”