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Melissa Barrera says the Scream 7 cast are 'scabs' for moving forward after her firing over Gaza-related posts, calling the comeback nostalgia bait and casting doubt on the reported box‑office numbers; she notes Neve Campbell’s return helped the franchise, while fans still support her and she remains grateful to the directors who gave her a shot.
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.
Scream 7 opened with a franchise-record $64.1 million domestic debut and has grossed about $97.2 million globally on a $45 million budget, aided by Neve Campbell’s return; despite mixed reviews (34% Rotten Tomatoes, B- CinemaScore), the film beats Scream VI’s previous opening and signals solid profitability amid a competitive weekend and Paramount/Spyglass’s broader strategic context.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $64.1 million domestic debut, besting the series’ prior opening and giving Paramount/Spyglass a No. 1 release in about a year. It added $33.1 million overseas for a global debut of $97.2 million on a $45 million budget, aided by nostalgia with Neve Campbell’s return and strong premium-format grosses, despite mixed critical reception and typical horror second-weekend concerns.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-best $64.1M domestic and $97.2M worldwide, giving Paramount its strongest horror start and the best February horror debut. The performance was aided by Neve Campbell’s return and premium formats like IMAX, with a production cost around $45M before prints and ads. Worldwide growth across offshore markets reinforced the franchise’s enduring appeal and nostalgia-driven turnout.
Neve Campbell returns in Scream 7 to a premiere that’s sparked mixed reactions: some fans and critics praise its faithful, entertaining slasher vibe and meta-humor, while others fault it for leaning too hard on nostalgia and lacking a fresh, subversive edge. The controversy surrounding cast changes and legacy characters adds to the debate ahead of the film’s February 27, 2026 release.
Scream 7 is poised to become the franchise’s lowest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes, currently around 42% from roughly 50 critic reviews—just under Scream 3’s 45%—with a mix of negative and some positive takes and an expected global box-office launch near $60 million.
Deadline covers the Scream 7 premiere at Paramount Pictures Studios in LA with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding on the red carpet, including an OG cast group photo; outside, pro‑Palestine activists urged a boycott in response to Melissa Barrera’s firing, as the film gears up for a Feb. 27 release.
Variety reports Neve Campbell will return in Scream 7 with a $7 million salary, a major raise after sitting out Scream 6 over a pay dispute; the film’s development involved behind-the-scenes chaos, including cast exits and a director change, with Kevin Williamson taking over directing duties. Campbell and Courteney Cox lead the cast, and the project is expected to feature comeos from other Scream vets like Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, and David Arquette.
At the Scream 7 world premiere, Kevin Williamson says protesters have the right to be heard amid a boycott tied to Melissa Barrera’s 2023 firing; Deadline frames the scene around a Free Palestine protest outside Paramount, Williamson’s return to direct, and the film’s star-studded cast including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and others.
Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 over Gaza-comments that production called anti-Semitic, prompting a full rewrite managed by Spyglass with Kevin Williamson directing/co-writing at a cost of about $500,000. Neve Campbell was lured back for $7 million (Courteney Cox earned $2 million) against a roughly $45 million budget, helping set the stage for what may be the franchise’s biggest opening despite multiple director changes and cast shakeups.
Box-office previews expect Scream 7 to deliver the year’s top opening, aiming for about $40–45 million domestic and around $60 million globally; it will be the franchise’s first IMAX release, stars Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, and follows Scream VI’s record domestic ($108.4M) and global ($166.6M) performance. The film’s cast and crew changes include Melissa Barrera being fired and Jenna Ortega leaving, with director Christopher Landon also exiting amid backlash; reported budget is about $45 million.
Paramount and Spyglass’s Scream 7 is forecast to debut with a roughly $60M+ worldwide opening, including about $40M from the U.S./Canada and $20M from international markets, as it rolls out to 3,500 theaters in North America and 52 offshore markets. The $45M production trek features Neve Campbell returning as Sidney Prescott and Kevin Williamson co-writing (and directing the film’s seventh installment), with a non-3D presentation but new Imax and ScreenX showings. It would rank as the franchise’s second-best opener after Scream VI, which posted $66.4M globally, while some markets like Mexico face headwinds amid regional instability.”,
The article discusses the upcoming film Scream 7, highlighting the return of Neve Campbell and the absence of Melissa Barrera, who was fired due to her pro-Palestinian posts, leading to cast and director changes. The film is set to be released on February 27, 2026.
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.