Looks like the Scream franchise is finally back in business. Original franchise creator Kevin Williamson shared a photo on Instagram of the first slate for Scream 7, revealing that the slasher sequel is officially filming, and that they’ve just wrapped their first day of shooting.
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The news of the sequel’s filming comes after several key cast members have returned to the franchise, notably Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, but also Mason Gooding, who featured in the last two “legacy sequel” films in the franchise. Scream 7 is also set to star Ghostbusters: Afterlife stars Celeste O’Connor and Mckenna Grace, as well as Anna Camp and Isabel May.
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Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27, 2026.
Its been interesting watching this franchise evolve. Every new sequel feels like its wrestling with the fabric of artistry and cynicism in tandem. The result is somewhere around… ok. I can’t think of any standout, memorable moments in any of the recent entries.
Might be time to give 4-6 a revisit and see if it’s true or just recency bias.