Scream 7 Trailer Stirs Excitement and Controversy Ahead of 2026 Release
It’s officially the spooky season, and horror fans are getting quite the treat — or maybe a bit of a scare — with the drop of the “Scream 7” trailer . Released just ahead of Halloween, the teaser has reignited excitement among longtime fans while also sparking some serious controversy across social media.
The new installment in the legendary Scream franchise brings back familiar faces like Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox , alongside a star-studded cast that includes Isabel May, Mckenna Grace, Joel McHale, Mark Consuelos, and more. What has really caught fans’ attention, though, is Campbell’s return as Sidney Prescott — her first appearance since skipping Scream VI in 2023. The story picks up in a quieter town where Sidney has built a new life, only to have her peace shattered when a new Ghostface killer emerges. As the trailer teases, her daughter becomes the next target, forcing Sidney to face her terrifying past one more time.
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Directed by Scream creator Kevin Williamson , the seventh film promises to blend nostalgia with fresh terror. And while many are thrilled to see the original scream queen back, the reaction hasn’t been all positive.
Shortly after the trailer’s release, social media lit up with backlash tied to Melissa Barrera’s firing from the franchise back in 2023. Barrera, who played Sam Carpenter — the new “final girl” introduced in the rebooted films — was dismissed by Spyglass Media over her comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. The studio cited “zero tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech,” but many fans and advocacy groups have criticized the decision, calling it censorship. Her co-star Jenna Ortega also exited soon after, reportedly in solidarity.
Now, as Scream 7 gears up for its February 27, 2026 release, fans are divided. Some are pledging to boycott the film altogether, using hashtags and posts declaring “This is missing two very important women.” Others argue that the franchise has always been bigger than any one actor — that Scream lives on through its masked killer, its sharp meta-humor, and its loyal fanbase.
Meanwhile, supporters of Barrera have encouraged audiences to watch her upcoming projects instead, including The Copenhagen Test and Your Monster . Still, for many horror lovers, seeing Sidney Prescott face Ghostface again feels like a full-circle moment they can’t resist.
Whether audiences choose to watch or boycott, one thing’s certain — Scream 7 has already succeeded in what this franchise does best: getting everyone talking, debating, and, of course, screaming.
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