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Scream 7 Eyes Franchise-Best Opening as Neve Campbell Returns Under Kevin Williamson

Strong tracking follows a creative pivot that brought back Neve Campbell under original writer Kevin Williamson.

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A split image. On the left is a woman with dark hair looking up. On the right is a person dressed in an intimidating white ghost mask and a black cloak holds up a large knife against a fiery background.

Overview

  • Industry projections tally a $40–$45 million domestic debut, with some forecasts reaching $45–$50 million and a roughly $60 million global launch being cited by trade outlets.
  • The final trailer arrived February 23, and the film opens February 27 in wide release with IMAX, Dolby Cinema and 4DX engagements.
  • The Motion Picture Association rated the film R, and the official synopsis centers on Sidney Prescott protecting her daughter from a new Ghostface.
  • Kevin Williamson directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Guy Busick, and Neve Campbell has said the new film scales back the gore compared with the previous two entries.
  • Variety reports the production pivot included Melissa Barrera’s firing, Jenna Ortega’s exit, script rewrites costing about $500,000 and a reported $7 million deal for Campbell, with an eighth film being mapped out according to industry reporting.