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Scream 7 Shatters Franchise Records
1 Mar
Summary
- Scream 7 achieved a franchise-best opening weekend of $64.1 million.
- The film's success is boosted by Neve Campbell's return as Sidney Prescott.
- Scream 7 delivered the best box office debut of the sluggish 2026 year.
Thirty years after the original film's release, "Scream 7" has delivered a record-breaking opening weekend for the franchise, grossing $64.1 million. This debut is the strongest of the year so far, offering a significant boost to Paramount's box office performance. The film's success was significantly enhanced by the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott.
"Scream 7" benefited from the participation of original cast members and a reported $7 million payday for Campbell. Despite lukewarm reviews and audience scores, the movie outshone previous franchise bests. The film's global performance was also strong, with an additional $33.1 million earned overseas.
The movie also opened amid significant corporate news for Paramount, with its parent company announcing plans to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery. This merger, if approved, would create a major Hollywood entity and reshape the media landscape.
