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Scream 8 Taps Zuckerman Sisters as Scream 7 Hits Digital After Record Run

The franchise shifts creative leadership as Kevin Williamson signals he will step back from directing.

Overview

  • Trade outlets reported Tuesday that Spyglass set Lilla and Nora Zuckerman to write Scream 8 following the seventh film’s strong performance.
  • Scream 7 is now the series’ top earner with more than $200 million worldwide, with recent tallies reported around $204 million.
  • Paramount released Scream 7 to premium digital on Tuesday, March 31, roughly one month after its February 27 theatrical debut, with physical discs arriving June 16.
  • Kevin Williamson, who wrote and directed Scream 7, said he will likely not direct the next entry and wants to see another storyteller take the reins.
  • Reviews skewed negative from critics but audience scores were far higher, and the home release includes over 40 minutes of featurettes and deleted scenes to keep fans engaged.