"Scream 7 debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The bigger-than-expected opening is a win for Paramount, which on Friday announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a so-far sluggish 2026 at the box office, Scream 7 managed the best debut of the year, easily displacing last weekend's champ, the Stephen Curry-produced animated film GOAT, from Sony Pictures."
"Scream 7, which cost $45 million to make, got a boost from the return of Neve Campbell, as Sidney Prescott. The actor sat out 2023's Scream VI, but was drawn back for the seventh film by a reported $7 million payday. Original cast members Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Matthew Lillard also co-star."
"Kevin Williamson, who wrote the 1996 original and many of the following chapters, stepped into direct, retooling the film around Campbell and company. In the film, Sidney and her 17-year-old daughter are haunted by Ghostface in the suburban community of Pine Grove. Reviews were poor (34% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and audience scores (a B- CinemaScore) also weren't great."
Scream 7 achieved a franchise-record $64.1 million opening, marking the strongest box office debut of 2026. The film's success came despite mixed critical reception and audience scores, benefiting significantly from the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, who sat out the previous installment. Original cast members Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard also reprised their roles. Director Kevin Williamson retooled the film after cast changes, including the departure of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. The $45 million production exceeded expectations and provided a major win for Paramount amid industry consolidation.
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