Summary

  • Scream 7 filming started in January 2025, with a positive update from director Kevin Williamson.
  • Horror movie trailers should share the film's tone and create anticipation without revealing major twists.
  • Fans anticipate the trailer for Scream 7 should be released soon, expecting glimpses of past characters and the opening scene.

Scream 7 started filming in January 2025, and director Kevin Williamson gave a positive update right away. I've been excited ever since I learned he would be behind the camera of the upcoming slasher sequel as I'm a fan of his TV shows Dawson's Creek, The Following, and look forward to his new Netflix series The Waterfront.

Horror movie trailers can be tricky since they can't spoil any big twists or hint at any huge villain reveals, but they should share the tone of the film and give audiences an idea of what to expect. I believe Scream 7 will be worth the wait, but I don't think fans should have to wait much longer for the trailer.

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Here's Why Scream 7's Trailer Needs To Be Released Soon

Ghostface from Scream
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While usually a movie trailer is released a few months prior to its theatrical release, I think Scream 7's trailer needs to come out this summer or fall. Over the past year or so, horror fans have cheered Sidney Prescott's (Neve Campbell) return, wondered how dead characters are going to come back, and read about some cast exits, like Jenna Ortega. Scream 7's trailer would create some hype and anticipation for the horror sequel and get people excited about the story again.

Since the trailer for Scream VI came out in December 2022 and the movie was released the following March, it might be realistic to expect the trailer to follow a similar schedule. However, I think fans might lose interest if Scream 7's trailer takes that long. Many fans are skeptical about how past characters Matthew Lillard's Stu Macher can be included again, and a trailer might hint at what to expect. Of course, the truth about these cameos is definitely going to be saved for the movie itself, and no major spoilers will be included. But it would still make sense to give audiences a look at the film.

I also think that, since summer 2025 is a thrilling time for the horror genre, Scream 7 could pick up some of that momentum. M3GAN 2.0 is coming out in June, and the I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel is slated for July. I'm a big fan of horror nostalgia as some of my favorite movies in the genre include the slashers Scream and, IKWYDLS. I would be happy to see a glimpse of Scream 7 in the next few months, too.

Finally, since it's been over two years since Scream VI was released in March 2023, I think horror fans would be glad to see Ghostface again, even briefly. I also would love it if the trailer followed the franchise's tradition and hinted at the opening scene. In the trailer for Scream (2022), elevated horror movie expert Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) answers a phone call from Ghostface, and it's clear that she's in danger. Then, the trailer cuts to Dewey Riley (David Arquette) calling Sidney and warning her that "it's happening. Three attacks so far." Since the opening sequences are the most unforgettable part of the franchise, I bet that including part of the beginning of Scream 7 in the trailer would make fans excited. After months of casting announcements, fans are looking for some answers to some of their biggest questions. The trailer might not be able to share everything, but fans want at least a little bit of information.

What Could The Scream 7 Trailer Include?

Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) in Scream

As long as the trailer for the upcoming slasher sequel includes a look at the new small town of Pine Grove, Indiana and includes some details about Sidney Prescott's life now, I'll be pleased. I want to see Sidney at home with her husband and kids, and it would be great if fans saw her job, maybe one of her hobbies, and some other small details of her life, too.

However, I also think that the Scream 7 trailer needs to show at least one legacy cast member cameo, whether it's Stu Macher, Dewey Riley, or Roman Bridger (Scott Foley). While the trailer will have to walk a fine line between holding back big spoilers and giving fans something interesting to reflect on, it would be a mistake not to share at least a little bit about these important cameos. I think that showing a quick glimpse of Lillard or Arquette would get people talking, and horror fans could continue to debate their appearances until the movie's February 2026 release date.

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Scream 7
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Horror
Mystery
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Release Date
February 27, 2026
Director
Kevin Williamson
Writers
Guy Busick
Producers
William Sherak, Paul Neinstein
Prequel(s)
Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream, Scream VI
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    Neve Campbell
    Sidney Prescott
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    Courteney Cox
    Gale Weathers
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    Isabel May
    Sidney's Daughter
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    Jasmin Savoy Brown
    Mindy Meeks-Martin
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