The production of “Scream VII” struggled with many problems. Originally, the main roles were to be played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, the stars of the previous two parts. However, Barrera was fired because of comments he made on social media.
A moment later, Ortega announced that she would not appear in the sequel due to the multitude of responsibilities, primarily related to filming the second season of the series “Wednesday”. Finally, its director and screenwriter Christopher Landon resigned from working on the continuation of the well-known series. “It was my dream job that turned into a nightmare,” he confessed.
Campbellwhich did not appear in “Scream VI” due to financial reasons, she announced in March 2024 that she would return to the franchise. Landon, in turn, was replaced by Kevin Williamson, the originator of the series. It is known that Courteney Cox will also return from the old guard, who will again play the role of journalist Gale Weathers.
Plot details are not known yet. Rumors say that it will focus on the danger that will threaten Prescott and her loved ones. May’s involvement in the role of the series’ protagonist’s daughter seems to confirm this.
The script of “Scream VII” was written by Guy Busick, who also worked on the two previous installments of the series. The film’s premiere is scheduled for February 27, 2026.