It looks like Scream 7 is happening after all.
Originally set to continue from the events of Scream VI and serve as a conclusion of Sam Carpenter’s three-film story arc, Scream 7 will now focus on Sidney Prescott, with Neve Campbell confirming on Instagram that she has agreed to return for the upcoming slasher sequel.
Sharing an image of the script, which was written by Guy Busick from a story by Busick and James Vanderbilt, Campbell wrote the following on the social media platform:
“Hi All. I’m so excited to announce this news!!! Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!! It’s always been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the Scream movies. My appreciation for these films and for what they have meant to me, has never waned. I’m very happy and proud to say I’ve been asked, in the most respectful way, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!! Well actually I could.”
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, I’ve dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening, Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his baby and it’s his brilliant mind that dreamt up this world. Kevin is not just 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.”
Scream 7 was originally going to be directed by Christopher Landon, but he departed the project in December 2023 following the exits of lead stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. The latter had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Wednesday Season 2, while the former was fired after making comments on social media about the Israel-Hamas war. At the time of writing, Campbell remains the only franchise star attached to Scream 7.
Williamson created the Scream franchise and is responsible for writing the first two films and the fourth. Scream 7 will mark his second directorial effort after the 1999 film, Teaching Mrs. Tingle.
Scream 7 does not have a release date yet.
What do you think about Scream shifting the focus back on Sidney? How do you think the sequel will address the Carpenter sisters’ absence?
