Within the direct aftermath of Scream 6, nobody may have predicted the way in which Scream 7‘s new trailer was simply obtained. The previous movie, which starred Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega because the franchise’s new heroes, dedicated to an thrilling new path, leaning away from the meta components and aiming to scare by itself phrases. The outcomes fired up the fanbase and resulted within the highest-grossing Scream movie ever domestically.
However that new path got here to a sudden finish when the manufacturing firm fired Barrera from the sequel for feedback made concerning the conflict in Gaza. Ortega stop the movie quickly after, and Christopher Landon, who was set to direct, departed the challenge as effectively. The movie pivoted arduous, going again to franchise star Neve Campbell (who declined to take part in Scream 6 after she claimed the studio lowballed her) and looping in unique Scream author Kevin Williamson to direct.
Individuals acquired their first take a look at Scream 7 earlier this week forward of its February 27 launch date, and the reactions have been lower than enthusiastic. Not solely has a big contingent of the fandom not forgiven Spyglass Media Group for Barrera’s controversial firing, inspiring requires a boycott, however many aren’t so impressed with what it looks like we’re getting as a substitute of a Carpenter sisters story.
On June 12, 2026, a number of months after Scream 7, Scary Film 6 comes out. All this backlash proves its timing could not be extra excellent.
Individuals Are Prepared To Make Enjoyable Of Scream Once more
The Scary Film franchise hasn’t all the time been very effectively obtained, and a sequel to a film with a 4% Rotten Tomatoes rating is not sometimes met with a lot fanfare. However when Scary Film 6 was first introduced, at CinemaCon 2024, individuals have been excited for a selected cause.
When Scary Film 6 releases, it should have been 13 years since Scary Film 5, and loads has occurred within the horror style up to now decade. The quantity of obtainable materials is simple. And because the “elevated horror” period has seemingly run its course, persons are greater than able to poke enjoyable at its varied trappings.
However the timing is extra excellent than the filmmakers may have recognized. When Scary Film 6 was introduced, Scream was a re-ascendant franchise, and it was being embraced with lots of goodwill by horror followers. Now? If the reactions to Scream 7 up to now are any indication, opinion has already soured.
For Scary Film, it is a win-win situation. If Scream 7 is obtained poorly, individuals shall be prepared for one thing that makes enjoyable of the franchise. If it finally ends up successful individuals over, the synergistic enchantment that probably led to Scary Film 6‘s greenlight is restored. Both manner, this parody collection’ revival could not be coming at a greater time.
- Launch Date
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February 27, 2026
- Director
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Kevin Williamson
- Writers
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Man Busick
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Neve Campbell
Sidney Prescott
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Isabel Could
Sidney’s Daughter
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Jasmin Savoy Brown
Mindy Meeks-Martin
