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The 'Scream' franchise is set to return in February 2026, and the long-standing horror film series is bringing back its most important character: Sidney Prescott.
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Neve Campbell is set for her return as the beloved heroine, as the first trailer for "Scream 7" showcases Sidney back and being hunted by an unnamed Ghostface killer.
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Campbell took her exit from the "Scream" franchise after appearing in the first five films due to issues with a pay dispute. In an interview with Variety, the star discussed how the offer for her return in the horror sequel did not "equate" to her value for the franchise as a whole.
“Sadly, I won’t be making the next ‘Scream ‘film,” Campbell said in a statement to Variety. “As a woman, I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to ‘Scream.’ I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise."
Despite missing Campbell, "Scream 6" would go on to bring in $169 million at the worldwide box office, placing it third among the entire slate of horror sequels.
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Now, Campbell's return could spark even more life into the franchise. The first trailer not only shows Sidney back for another thrilling chapter, but she is joined by Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox), and more.
What stands out most about the trailer for "Scream 7" is that Sidney appears to be even more of a fighter than she was in "Scream 5." She continually has a gun and is fighting off Ghostface at every turn. However, she now has to protect her daughter.
Isabel May is set to play Sidney's daughter, and both are being hunted by a new killer in the iconic Ghostface outfit. The synopsis for the film on YouTube is as follows:
"When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all."'
Even more exciting for the "Scream 7" sequel is that a familiar face will be behind the cameras. Kevin Williamson will be directing the new chapter, and he famously wrote "Scream," "Scream 2," and "Scream 4."
"Scream 7" is set for a February 27, 2026, release date.
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