The Scream franchise roars back onto cinema screens with this 7th instalment and the ultimate slasher event of 2026! As you might expect once more it is a terrifying, razor-sharp thrill ride, with edge-of-your-seat suspense and shocking twists. This horror masterpiece proves the Ghostface saga is still scaring and delighting fans 30 years after the first film.
In this pulse-pounding seventh instalment of the iconic franchise, retired final girl Sidney Prescott finds her peaceful life upended when a new Ghostface killer stalks the quiet town she now calls home, and this time, her own daughter is in the crosshairs. Determined to protect her family and finally confront the chilling legacy of Woodsboro, Sidney must outsmart the masked menace while wrestling with her deepest fears and past trauma. With sleek cinematography, suspense-laden pacing and clever meta-commentary on horror tropes, Scream 7 blends classic slasher thrills with emotional depth that resonates.
The film boasts powerhouse performances from Scream regulars Neve Campbell (Wild Things) as the fierce Sidney, and Courteney Cox (Friends) as the relentless Gale Weathers. They are joined by rising star Isabel May (Yellowstone spin off, 1883) as Sidney’s targeted daughter and their excellent chemistry grounds the chilling mystery with heart and humour.
Buzz surrounding the film has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and critics praising the return of legacy characters and the film’s skilful mix of tension and homage to the original. With its clever writing and iconic scares, Scream 7 is already shaping up to be a horror favourite of the year. If you are a fan of the franchise already then this is a must, if you are new to the Scream franchise be prepared to become a fan!
You are likely to enjoy Scream if you enjoyed the earlier films in the franchise or other films like The Strangers (2024) and I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997 & 2025).
