‘Shriek 7’: Enjoy New Trailer, Meet Whole Cast, See Release Date & More

The love for Scream reached brand-new heights after the release of Shriek VI In its opening weekend, Shriek VI broke the franchise record by making $67 million at package workplace and was the 2nd movie including a brand-new generation of stars, consisting of Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown However in November 2023, Melissa was eliminated from the cast of Scream VII The starlet was fired from the movie over her remarks relating to the Israel-Hamas dispute in Gaza. One day later on, it was exposed that Jenna would not be returning for Scream 7 since she left the job. That month, the initial last woman, Neve Campbell, verified that she was cast in the next movie, repeating her function as Sidney Prescott.

Now, we lastly have a trailer for Scream 7! Hollywood Life is breaking down whatever we understand about the follow up listed below.

Exists Going To Be A Seventh ‘Shriek’ Motion picture?

Yes, Scream VII is formally on. The 5th Scream film was launched in January 2022. After it ended up being a ticket office success, Shriek 6 rapidly got the thumbs-up. The 6th Scream film recorded rapidly occurred from June to August 2022. Scream 7 was postponed due to the authors’ and stars’ strikes of 2023.

Does ‘Shriek 7’ Have a Release Date Yet?

Yes, Shriek VII is set to strike theaters on February 27, 2026.

Who Remains In ‘Shriek 7’ Cast?

Following Shriek VI‘s success, everybody presumed Scream 7 would include the return of Scream’s “Core 4,” that includes Jenna as Tara, Melissa as Sam, Mason as Chad, and Jasmin as Mindy. They all handled to endure their most current round with Ghostface.

Nevertheless, the Core 4 is now the “Core 2” after Melissa was fired and Jenna left the job. Just Jasmin and Mason are returning after Shriek VI.

Melissa was fired a month before the news broke after she shared social networks posts relating to the war in Gaza. Prior to her shooting, her offer to return for Scream VII had actually apparently been settled.

” Spyglass’ position is unquestionably clear: We have absolutely no tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any kind, consisting of incorrect referrals to genocide, ethnic cleaning, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech,” Spyglass, the production business behind Scream, stated in a declaration relating to Melissa’s elimination.

Spyglass manager Gary Barber allegedly does not think that “stars nor big incomes are vital” for the success of the Scream franchise. “He didn’t require Neve, he does not require Jenna,” an expert informed THR Scream 7 was apparently going to be the “end of a reported trilogy concentrated on the 2 Carpenter sis.” While some experts think the future of the franchise remains in “disarray” and “extremely raw,” a major reboot might be on the horizon.

Hayden Panettiere’s long-awaited return as Kirby Reed led the way for more of the cherished character in the future. She was stabbed once again by Ghostface, however she endured. She informed Tara and Sam to call her if they “ever” required anything. Kirby was the ideal bridge in between the initial tradition characters and the newbies. So, fans are hoping Hayden will repeat her function in the seventh installation.

Courteney Cox’s Windstorm Weathers likewise endured another harsh attack by Ghostface. Courteney is the only original Scream character to have actually appeared in all 6 movies up until now, and she remains in the seventh film.

Matthew Lillard ultimately exposed that he’s lastly repeating his function as Stu Macher in Scream 7! In March 2025, news broke that David Arquette, understood for his function as Deputy Dewey Riley, who passed away in the 5th movie, would be repeating his function.

Similar to all previous Scream movies, a brand-new batch of supporting characters would be presented in Scream 7

Beginners in the seventh film consist of McKenna Grace and Anna Camp

Will Neve Campbell Return For ‘Shriek 7’?

Following her lack from the 6th film, Neve revealed that she signed on to repeat her function as Sidney for Scream VII.

” Sidney Prescott is returning!!!!” she composed in an Instagram post in March 2024. “It’s constantly been such a blast and an honor to get to play Sidney in the ‘Scream’ films. My gratitude for these movies and for what they have actually indicated to me, has actually never ever subsided. I’m extremely delighted and happy to state I have actually been asked, in the most considerate method, to bring Sidney back to the screen and I could not be more delighted.”

She continued, “While I have actually been so exceptionally fortunate to make these movies with both the master of scary Wes Craven and the splendidly skilled Matt and Tyler group, I have actually dreamt for several years of how remarkable it would be to make one of these films with Elisabeth McGowan Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now, it’s occurring. Kevin Williamson is going to direct Scream 7! This was his infant and it’s his dazzling mind that thought up this world. Kevin is not simply a motivation as an artist however has actually been a dear pal for several years. To the remarkable Scream fans, I hope you are as thrilled as I am. See you on set @kevwilliamson.”

The Scream world was surprised in June 2022 when Neve exposed that she would not be returning as Sidney Prescott in Shriek VI

” Unfortunately, I will not be making the next Scream movie,” Neve stated in a declaration. “As a female, I have actually needed to work incredibly difficult in my profession to develop my worth, particularly when it pertains to Scream I felt the deal that existed to me did not relate to the worth I have actually given the franchise.”

Neve’s lack was felt in Shriek 6 She was discussed quickly after the most recent set of Ghostface attacks. Windstorm exposed that Sidney would not be concerning New york city. Sidney and Mark took their kids to a safe area to hide from Ghostface.

Is Stu Macher Alive?

That’s the million-dollar concern. OG killer Stu was apparently eliminated in the very first Scream film after being stabbed and electrocuted when a tv falls on his head. Nevertheless, a legion of Scream fans are holding out hope that Stu in some way endured and has actually been residing in concealing for all this time.

Shriek 5 included Stu’s nephew briefly, however he was eliminated rapidly by Ghostface. The huge face-off decreased at Stu Macher’s old home similar to in the initial.

Shriek 6 straight referenced Stu Macher. At the Ghostface shrine storage facility, the Core 4 and others came in person with crucial products from previous killings, consisting of the television that allegedly eliminated Stu. When Kirby raises the television that eliminated Stu, Mindy quipped, “If you think he’s dead.”

Scream’s initial film writer, Kevin Williamson, has actually stated that Stu is dead dead. “No, he’s dead. I believe that began since of the college scene, the frat celebration scene since he’s standing in the background. He simply concerned go to set that night,” he informed Collider.

The most recent Scream group isn’t so concrete about Stu’s fate. “There’s no great response, so I will never ever validate or reject things like that,” James Vanderbilt informedVariety Manufacturer William Sherak included, “Anything’s possible.” Manufacturer Paul Neinstein likewise stated, “Characters can be available in and out! There’s various methods to do it. It’s such a part of all of their lives; they have an affinity for Scream.“

Even if Stu is dead, he might return as Skeet Ulrich’s Billy Loomis, who has actually appeared in the most recent 2 movies in Sam’s head. If Stu in some way is still alive, that would be the supreme twist. Shriek 7 might follow the style of Scream 3: the past can constantly returns to bite you.

With Matthew’s return however, it is up in the air how these functions will be handled.