The phone is ringing again and Ghostface is wasting no time. With Scream 7 set to hit theaters on February 27th, 2026, a chilling new clip has been released to mark the start of ticket sales. Shared by Fandango alongside the ominous caption, “Ghostface returns. The killing begins,” the preview signals that the franchise’s next chapter will blend legacy, suspense, and brutal immediacy. And this time, the terror hits closer to home.
A Familiar Call, A Deadly Twist
The newly released clip opens in classic Scream fashion with a phone call. Michelle Randolph’s character answers, believing it’s her boyfriend Scott on the other end. Instead, she’s met with a cold warning…
“It’s not Scott. You’re going to die tonight.”
In true franchise spirit, she initially brushes off the threat, even joking that the caller’s “scary voice” is “sexy” but needs work. It’s a self-aware moment that nods to Scream’s signature blend of horror and humor. But the joke doesn’t last.
Ghostface suddenly appears, launching a brutal attack that sends both attacker and victim crashing over a staircase railing. In a frantic struggle, Randolph’s character dangles from ceiling lights, swinging helplessly as the masked killer waits below, knife in hand and ready. The clip cuts at the highest point of tension. A constant reminder that Scream still knows exactly how to weaponize suspense.
A Story Rooted In Legacy
Alongside the clip, new character posters spotlight the film’s central dynamic of the intertwined legacy of Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott and Isabel May’s Tatum, Sidney’s daughter. For the first time in the franchise, the story pivots toward generational trauma.
Sidney, absent from Scream 6, returns having built a quiet life in Pine Grove, Indiana. But when Ghostface resurfaces, she realizes the killer’s target isn’t her — it’s her daughter. What follows promises to be a grueling, personal mission. Sidney isn’t just surviving anymore. She’s protecting the next generation.
A Franchise Returns To Its Roots
Directed by franchise architect Kevin Williamson, who penned the original Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4, the film marks a creative homecoming. Williamson directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Guy Busick, with Busick and James Vanderbilt developing the story.
That creative lineup suggests a return to the franchise’s core DNA. Sharp meta-commentary, escalating tension, and emotional stakes anchored in character history. Nonetheless, with ticket sales now live, Scream 7 is positioning itself as both a nostalgic return and a bold evolution. The latest clip proves the scares are intact. The posters confirm the emotional stakes are higher than ever. Ghostface isn’t just chasing victims this time. He’s coming for Sidney Prescott’s legacy.
