The Scream 7 (2025) teaser trailer featuring Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera has generated a lot of buzz online, but it’s important to clarify that the widely circulated teaser is actually fan-made and not an official release. The real Scream 7 is currently in production, with a scheduled release date of February 27, 2026, and both Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera are not returning for this installment due to a series of controversies and creative changes within the franchise Yahoo, Capital FM.
Spoiler-Filled Plot Summary
After the dramatic events of Scream VI, the new film pivots back to its roots, focusing on Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who returns to Woodsboro after years in hiding. The town is once again terrorized by a new Ghostface killer, but this time, the murders are more brutal and personal, targeting survivors and their families. Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) is back, determined to uncover the truth, while Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding) play key roles in the investigation.
A major twist is the return of Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher and Scott Foley as Roman Bridger, both previously thought dead. Their appearances are expected to be through flashbacks or hallucinations, possibly revealing new layers to the original Ghostface mythology. The film is rumored to act as a partial prequel, exploring unseen events from the 1996 original, and may even retcon certain deaths, keeping fans guessing about who is truly behind the mask this time Inside the Magic.
Sidney’s family is also introduced, with Joel McHale playing her husband and Isabel May as her daughter, raising the stakes as Ghostface targets the next generation. The absence of Sam and Tara Carpenter (Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega) is addressed early in the film, with their characters written out as having left Woodsboro for good, but their legacy lingers as the new killer references their past.
Budget and Net Worth
While the exact production budget for Scream 7 has not been officially disclosed, previous entries in the franchise had budgets ranging from $24 million (Scream VI) to $35 million. Given the return of legacy cast members and the high-profile nature of the project, industry estimates suggest a budget in the $30–40 million range. The Scream franchise as a whole has grossed over $900 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful horror series ever.
