Ghostface is back — and this time, the threat hits closer to home. Paramount has dropped the second trailer for Scream 7, teasing a brutal new chapter where the masked killer collides once again with horror’s most iconic final girl, Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott.
The footage confirms what fans suspected: Scream 7 isn’t just about survival anymore — it’s about legacy.
Sidney Returns, This Time as a Mother
The new trailer reveals Sidney navigating life as a mother while facing a fresh Ghostface rampage. Her daughter, Tatum, played by Isabel May, becomes part of the danger — a name that instantly stings longtime fans, echoing Sidney’s best friend Tatum Riley, memorably killed in the original Scream.
The threat doesn’t stay personal for long. Ghostface’s return ripples through Sidney’s world, forcing her to revisit the rules she once lived by — now teaching them to the next generation.
Gale Weathers Is Back for Blood
Also returning is Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, who appears more determined than ever. In one standout moment, Gale tells Sidney she’s ready to “unmask” Ghostface once and for all — signaling that this chapter won’t hold back.
A Franchise First: IMAX and the Super Bowl
Paramount is going big with this installment. The trailer is set to air during the Super Bowl on February 8, and Scream 7 will become the first film in the franchise to screen in IMAX, underlining the studio’s confidence in its theatrical pull.
Kevin Williamson Takes the Director’s Chair
Adding to the nostalgia-meets-reinvention feel, franchise creator Kevin Williamson steps in as director. Williamson previously penned Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4, making this a full-circle moment for the series.
Campbell’s return is especially significant after her absence from Scream VI due to salary disputes — a decision that sparked backlash and long-running debate among fans.
Cast Shake-Ups and Familiar Faces
Notably missing from this chapter are Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, the leads of the recent revival films. Barrera was removed from the project following controversy around her social media posts, after which Ortega exited voluntarily. Original director Christopher Landon also stepped away amid fan backlash.
On the flip side, Scream 7 leans hard into legacy. David Arquette returns as Dewey Riley, while Matthew Lillard reprises Stu Macher and Scott Foley returns as Roman Bridger — bringing back multiple former Ghostfaces in one film. Chad and Mindy (played by Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown) are also back.
The newcomers list is stacked too, including Joel McHale, Anna Camp, Mckenna Grace, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Tatro, and more.
Final Words
With Sidney Prescott back at the center, Scream 7 is shaping up to be less about reinvention and more about reckoning — for the characters and the franchise itself. By blending legacy characters, generational stakes, and a Ghostface who knows exactly where it hurts most, the film looks ready to remind audiences why Scream still cuts deep nearly three decades later.
Scream 7 slashes into theatres on February 27, 2026.
