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Deadline reports that Scream 7 reveals Sidney Prescott's neighbor Jessica Bowden (Anna Camp) as the mastermind behind the Ghostface killings, driven by obsession after Sidney’s book; she teams with hospital staff to carry out the murders and even uses AI deepfakes to taunt Sidney as her daughter's friends are killed. Camp adds she took the spoiler as a compliment when Deadline guessed she’d be the killer.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $7.5 million in previews, with Neve Campbell back as Sidney Prescott; the $45 million horror is rolling out across 52 offshore markets and will be shown in IMAX, ScreenX, D-Box and other premium formats, while notably skipping 3D.
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.
Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott in a Scream 7 that aims for a back-to-basics, analog slasher vibe under Kevin Williamson, but the result is a largely conventional, not very scary entry that leans on nostalgia rather than fresh suspense. While there are occasional standout moments and performances, the meta-commentary that once defined the series feels worn thin and the film ultimately reads as basic rather than daring.
Paramount's Scream 7 is tracking for a franchise-best domestic debut around $50 million (potentially up to $60M), helped by Neve Campbell's return and renewed marketing, though behind-the-scenes turnover and weather could mute momentum. In Week 3, Sony's GOAT is projected at $9–$12M and Warner Bros.' Wuthering Heights at $7–$10M as counter-programming.
Scream 7 has been dramatically reshaped after Melissa Barrera was fired for antisemitic social posts and Jenna Ortega exited; director Christopher Landon stepped away amid backlash, with Kevin Williamson taking over the rewrite, reportedly costing about $500,000. Neve Campbell then secured a nearly $7 million salary to return as Sidney Prescott, while Courteney Cox earned about $2 million; the budget rose to roughly $45 million. The film is tracking for a North American debut of about $40–50 million, with early plans for an eighth installment.
Isabel May has been cast as the daughter of Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, in the upcoming film 'Scream 7' by Spyglass Media Group. The film, set to release on February 27, 2026, will be directed by Kevin Williamson, the original creator of the Scream franchise. While original cast members like Courteney Cox will return, Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera will not be part of this installment due to scheduling conflicts and social media controversies, respectively.
Isabel May is in talks to join Neve Campbell in 'Scream 7,' playing Campbell's daughter in the latest installment of the horror franchise. Kevin Williamson, the original writer, will direct the film, which is set for release on February 27, 2026. The franchise is undergoing a creative reset after losing stars Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera, with Campbell returning after a previous salary dispute. The film is produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.