"Scream 7 made $97.2 million in worldwide ticket sales on its opening weekend, generating $64.1 million in North America and a further $33.1 million overseas. The previous opening weekend record was held by 2023's Scream VI, which made $44.4 million domestically."
"The impressive box office performance comes after the film's premiere was interrupted by activists gathered outside the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles. They had gathered to protest the film's controversial firing of Melissa Barrera over Instagram posts that were deemed antisemitic by the film's production company."
"I saw them and my heart just sort of stopped. Look, we live in America. Everyone has a right to protest and everyone should be heard. And if you have your truth and if you want to stand up and be heard, you protest. That is your right in this country, and I stand by it. I support that 100 percent."
Scream 7 achieved record-breaking box office success with $97.2 million in worldwide ticket sales during its opening weekend, including $64.1 million domestically and $33.1 million internationally, significantly exceeding the previous franchise record of $44.4 million set by Scream VI in 2023. The film marks the return of original writer Kevin Williamson as writer-director for the long-running horror franchise that began in 1996. The premiere was disrupted by activist protests organized by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, who objected to the firing of actress Melissa Barrera over Instagram posts deemed antisemitic by the production company. Director Williamson expressed support for protesters' right to demonstrate while acknowledging the controversy.
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