For over three decades, Scream has established itself as one of the most terrifying and delightful slasher franchises in the history of horror humor. With its witty mix of suspense and self-aware laughs, the series is returning with Scream 7. 

The upcoming movie, serves as a tribute to the franchise's legacy while introducing new material that brings Ghostface back into the spotlight. Naturally, devotees of the film series want to spend more time in the theaters relishing every minute of its adrenaline rush.

Buzz around the movie is building at a breakneck speed, which makes it a must-see event this weekend for die-hard fans or a newcomer ready for a long, unforgettable wild ride.

The latest slasher film in theaters this weekend, Scream 7, runs for 114 minutes, which equals 1 hour and 54 minutes of screen time. It delivers almost two hours of suspenseful thrill, unexpected character developments, and frightening beats, strung together with fiendishly clever humor and wicked plot twists.

Spyglass and Paramount Pictures are set to unleash the movie in the United States and all around the pale blue dot on February 27, 2026, adding to the atmospheric excitement. While heading to the theaters is imperative, the movie will also begin streaming on Paramount+ approximately 45 to 60 days after its theatrical release, according to current franchise streaming patterns. PVOD options, which enable viewers to rent or purchase online content, will follow its theatrical window.  

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Scream 7 could target a global launch with $60 million, opening at $40-$45 million domestic, making franchise history. Ever since its 1996 launch, this will be the first time the franchise has opened in all premium formats, which include heading to IMAX. 

While Scream VI (2023) currently holds the title of the franchise’s top-grossing movie, with $166.6 million earned globally, Neve Campbell’s highly anticipated return as Sidney Prescott promises to pull a record-breaking crowd. Campbell is set to reunite with the rest of the cast members, which fans of the franchise have longed for over the years. 

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Before running to the theaters, be prepared to welcome a platter full of various shades of horror, humor, and a tsunami of nostalgia.

Neve Campbell heads the movie as Sidney Prescott because it is her daughter's life that is at stake, this time. The Ghostface killer, who wears the iconic yet terrifying mask, returns to Pine Grove, which Prescott believed to be her haven. However, she returns to the deadly fight for survival when a new masked villain begins to pursue her daughter.

Scream 7 reunites Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, who plays Gale Weathers, which establishes a familiar base for the narrative while introducing new performers who will portray Sydney's daughter, Tatum. The seventh chapter features returning franchise characters who include Jasmin Savoy-Brown and Mason Gooding, along with Anna Camp, David Arquette, Mark Consuelos, Tim Simons, and Matthew Lillard, among others. Head to the theaters with a good 2 hours in hand to be terrified with horror excellence. 

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