Scream 7 release date, cast, plot, and everything else we know so far

Oct. 2, 2024

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In case you need a quick refresher on some of thebest horror moviesever made, Scream kickstarted a global phenomenon back when it was first released in 1996. For years, we’ve followed Sidney Prescott’s never-ending battle with the masked killer Ghostface. Since Sidney’s first showdown, there has been a ton of sequels. The most recent sequels are Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin’s Scream 5 and Scream 6 - which changed the story, introduced new characters, and put Sidney on the sidelines.

However, Scream 7 has a new director at the helm, has had a series of casting changes, and is looking to shake everything up once again. So, ahead of the next slasher outing, we’ve gathered all the information you need down below. From the Scream 7 release date, cast, plot, and more, here is a complete breakdown for the upcoming horror movie.

Scream 7 release date

However, it seems like the flick’s new director, Kevin Williamson (the writer of the original 1996 Scream), has set things back on track. We’re hopeful that Scream 7’s release date is now set in stone, and there will be no more delays on the horizon.

We don’t have any story details for Scream 7 yet, but thanks to some casting updates and departures we do know that we’ll be taking a sharp turn away from the plotlines set up in Scream 5 and Scream 6. Both Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega won’t be returning for the sequel. This means that Sam’s storyline is done after she took a page from her father’s (Billy Loomis) book and stabbed her enemies.

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From how Scream 6 ended (read ourScream 6 ending explainedguide for more details on that), it seemed like Scream 7 would have shown us a final girl turned killer and potentially have Sam as the next Ghostface. However, with that out the window, we are betting that Scream 7’s story will be going back to the franchise roots and will have us following Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott once again. That’s right,Sidney is back, folks after Campbell didn’t appear in the sixth instalment.

However, Ghostface has been a collection of different killers, so we’re keen to see how everything ties together. Who knows, maybe we’ll finally see Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) again. After all, we never saw his death on-screen during the original Scream movie, so he may be after Sidney once again, now ready to finish the job. Stay tuned as more updates come our way!

As mentioned above, there are big changes when it comes to the Scream 7 cast. Melissa Barrera was fired from the sequel and Jenna Ortega also announced her departure. The two characters, Sam Carpenter and Tara Carpenter, have been the main focus of the Scream plot since Scream 5, and it’s also currently uncertain if Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding will return as Mindy and Chad either.

However, we do know for certain that Neve Campbell will return as Sidney Prescott. This is great news for fans since the only Scream movie without Campbell was Scream 6, and she’s as iconic as Ghostface at this point, having long been the mascot for kick-ass final girls in thebest slasher movies.

Patrick Dempsey as Det. Mark Kincaid and Courtney Cox as Gale Weathers are also rumored to be making an appearance in the upcoming movie. However, their casting hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. We’ll keep you posted as more news heads our way, so keep an eye on this page.

If you are after more thrills, check out our list of thebest horror movies on Netflix. Or you can read ourScream 6 reviewto catch up on all the slasher fun.

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