Ghostface returns to homes everywhere as Scream 7 lands on Paramount+
The reign of Ghostface is far from over. Following a massive theatrical run that helped redefine the future of one of horror’s most iconic franchises, Scream 7 is officially making its streaming debut.
Paramount+ has confirmed that the latest chapter in the legendary Scream franchise will begin streaming in North America on May 28th, joining all six previous installments already available on the platform alongside exclusive behind-the-scenes content featured in The Scream Collection.
For horror fans and longtime franchise loyalists, the streaming release marks another major milestone for a film that has already become one of the most commercially successful entries in the franchise’s nearly 30-year history.
Sidney Prescott Faces A New Nightmare
Directed by franchise veteran Kevin Williamson, who famously penned the original Scream, Scream 7 brings Neve Campbell back to the center of the franchise as Sidney Prescott. This time, however, the stakes are even more personal.
The film follows Sidney as she faces a new Ghostface killer targeting her daughter, forcing the franchise’s original final girl into another brutal cycle of survival, trauma, and confrontation. The return of Campbell became one of the film’s biggest talking points leading into release, especially after her absence from Scream VI. For many longtime fans, her comeback represented a return to the emotional core that helped make the franchise resonate across generations.
The Highest-Grossing Scream Film Yet
Despite mixed critical reception, Scream 7 proved to be a major force at the global box office. Produced on a reported $45 million budget, the film grossed more than $213 million worldwide, officially making it the highest-grossing installment in franchise history. That success demonstrates the enduring power of the Scream brand and the continued cultural fascination surrounding Ghostface, even three decades after the original film reshaped the slasher genre.
Alongside Campbell, the film features a cast that blends returning franchise faces with new additions, including Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Mason Gooding, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Joel McHale, Anna Camp, and Isabel May. Meanwhile, Roger L. Jackson once again returns as the chilling voice of Ghostface, continuing one of horror’s most recognizable performances.
Critics Were Divided, But Audiences Still Showed Up
While the film dominated financially, critical response proved far more divided than previous installments. On Rotten Tomatoes, Scream 7 currently holds a 31% critics score, a sharp contrast to the positive reception earned by Scream and Scream VI, both directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin.
Audience response landed somewhat higher, with a 74% Popcornmeter score, suggesting that while critics questioned the latest installment’s creative direction, longtime franchise fans still found enough thrills, nostalgia, and suspense to keep Ghostface relevant. The split reaction also highlights the challenge facing modern legacy horror franchises: balancing nostalgia with reinvention while meeting increasingly high audience expectations.
Scream 8 Is Already In Development
Despite the polarizing reviews, the commercial success of Scream 7 has already guaranteed the franchise’s future. Both Spyglass Media Group and Paramount Pictures have confirmed that Scream 8 is already in development.
Whether Neve Campbell will return once again as Sidney Prescott remains unclear, but the franchise’s continued box office strength makes it evident that audiences still have an appetite for Ghostface’s deadly games.
A Franchise That Refuses To Die
Few horror franchises have maintained the cultural longevity of Scream. Since 1996, the series has continuously reinvented itself by satirizing horror trends while simultaneously becoming one of the genre’s defining staples. Even in moments where reviews fluctuate or creative directions divide audiences, Ghostface continues finding ways to remain relevant in modern horror culture.
Now, with Scream 7 arriving on streaming, a new wave of viewers will get the chance to revisit Sidney Prescott’s latest fight for survival—or experience it for the first time entirely from the comfort of home. Because in the world of Scream, the phone always rings again.
