Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega are out and Neve Campbell is back in Scream 7 has scored a firm release date – find out when it’s coming out below. READ MORE: ‘Scream VI’ review: a nightmarish thrill ride through The City That Never Sleeps Paramount Pictures has locked in Scream 7 for a February 27, 2026 release date according to longtime franchise lead Neve Campbell, who broke the news via social media on Tuesday (October 1). The 2026 release will mark three years since the franchise’s last outing with Scream VI in 2023.
It will see the return of Campbell , who sat out of Scream VI due to pay disputes. Directing the upcoming film will be the franchise’s creator Kevin Williamson. A post shared by Neve Campbell (@nevecampbell) The confirmation comes after a rough patch for the franchise since Scream VI ‘s release last year.
Scream V and VI lead actress Melissa Barrera last year was dropped from Scream 7 after posting on Instagram in support of Palestine . The actor has since opened up about feeling “lonely and scared” after the dismissal , but previously said she is “at peace” with how things conspired . Following her removal from the project, co-lead Jenna Ortega also announced she would not be returning due to other scheduling commitments .
It was later confirmed that Neve Campbell – who did not appear for Scream VI due to “pay discrepancies” – would return to lead Scream 7 . The actor will be reprising her role as Sidney Prescott in the new fi.
