Ghostface is back and this time, it’s personal. Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group are bringing the terror home with Scream 7, the latest chapter in the legendary horror franchise that changed the slasher game forever. Directed by franchise creator Kevin Williamson, the film hits theaters February 27, 2026, and longtime fans should brace themselves for a chilling return to form.
This new installment raises the stakes in a way that cuts deeper than ever before. When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her worst nightmares resurface. But the horror doesn’t stop with her — it targets the next generation. Sidney’s daughter, played by Isabel May, becomes the killer’s latest obsession, forcing Sidney back into survival mode.
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Determined to protect her family, Sidney must confront the trauma that has followed her for decades and put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. For fans who have followed her journey since 1996, this chapter promises a powerful and emotional full circle moment.
The film boasts a cast that blends legacy characters with fresh faces. Returning favorites include Courteney Cox, David Arquette and the unmistakable voice of Ghostface, Roger L. Jackson. Franchise standouts Jasmin Savoy Brownand Mason Gooding are also back, alongside newcomers including Mckenna Grace, Joel McHale, Matthew Lillard, Anna Camp, Mark Consuelos, Tim Simons and more. With this lineup, expect shocking twists, emotional callbacks and plenty of suspects.
Behind the scenes, Scream 7 is produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein under Project X Entertainment. The screenplay is written by Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick, from a story by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, based on the iconic characters originally created by Williamson himself. Executive producers include Kevin Williamson, Gary Barber, Chris Stone, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Ben Ormand, Ben Fast, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Chad Villella ensuring the franchise’s legacy remains in experienced hands.
With Williamson back in the director’s chair and Sidney Prescott once again at the center of the chaos, Scream 7 feels like a return to the franchise’s roots blending meta horror commentary, brutal suspense and emotional stakes that remind us why Ghostface remains one of the most iconic villains in horror history.
