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An actor from Scream 2 reveals shockingly low residuals from the film, highlighting the disparity between iconic horror status and earnings. The piece also touches on broader franchise news, noting Scream 7’s strong box office performance (over $200 million), ongoing talks of a Scream 8, and Neve Campbell’s return to the franchise after skipping Scream VI.
Scream 7 becomes the franchise’s first film to cross $200 million worldwide, reaching $204 million after its fifth weekend (domestic $118.6M, international $85.4M). It opened with $97 million globally, but domestically dropped 73% in weekend two, while overseas markets helped steady its total. Critics were mixed (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) though audiences were more positive (75% RT), signaling a continued future for the series and a potential Scream 8 with cautious budgeting.
Magic (1978) is a psychological thriller starring Anthony Hopkins as Corky Withers, a troubled ventriloquist whose dummy Fats may be possessed, a film whose unsettling dynamic directly inspired Don Mancini to create the Child’s Play franchise in 1988.
The trailer for Scream 7 reveals a focus on Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, as she faces a new Ghostface killer seeking revenge, with returning cast members and new characters, set for release on February 27, 2026.
Paramount Pictures has released the teaser trailer for 'Scream 7,' featuring Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott confronting a new Ghostface killer while protecting her family, with the film set to release on February 27th.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ set a franchise record with $8.5 million in previews, boosting the box office as the horror film approaches a potential $50 million domestic debut and over $50 million internationally, despite mixed critical reviews.
The Conjuring movies, inspired by the real-life cases of ghostbusters Ed and Lorraine Warren, have become the most lucrative horror franchise, but critics highlight that the films often dramatize tragic family stories involving abuse and trauma, raising questions about the line between entertainment and exploitation.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ is a disappointing final installment in the horror franchise, leaning more into sentimentality and family drama than delivering the scares, with a nostalgic but less effective approach to horror.
'Conjuring 4' is projected to debut with over $50 million at the box office, potentially marking a record for the franchise, and aims for a global launch exceeding $100 million, signaling a strong comeback for Warner Bros. after a slow summer.
Scream 7 is set to be released on February 27, 2026, with returning stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette, along with new cast members. The film will focus more on suspense and less gore, with director Kevin Williamson returning to write and direct. The franchise continues to evolve, with key characters and original cast members making comebacks, and the story expected to follow Sidney Prescott's character more closely.
Alison Brie discussed her potential return for 'Scream 7' and criticized the franchise's trend of keeping too many characters alive, suggesting the core group should be reduced or killed off to maintain tension. She also expressed regret over the death of Dewey Riley and highlighted the ongoing trend of resurrecting characters. The film is set to release in 2026 with a returning cast and new additions.
Lori Evans Taylor, co-writer of 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' is returning to write the seventh installment of the horror franchise, which has seen significant box office success and expanded its creative scope by exploring different time periods and settings.
A seventh 'Final Destination' movie is in development at New Line Cinema, with returning co-writer Lori Evans Taylor, following the success of 'Bloodlines,' the sixth film in the franchise which became the highest-grossing installment. The new film will continue the series' legacy of horror and suspense, with key producers returning to oversee the project.
John Krasinski will write and direct 'A Quiet Place Part III,' set for release on July 9, 2027, continuing the successful horror franchise about sound-sensitive alien monsters, with no cast announced yet.
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to future 'Saw' films from Twisted Pictures, while Lionsgate retains a 50% stake in the franchise, which includes 10 movies and various merchandise. The deal returns the franchise to its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, with Wan expressing enthusiasm for the future of the series under Blumhouse's leadership.