What was the opening Friday gross for Scream 7?

Scream 7 earned $28.8 million on its opening Friday.

What challenges did Scream 7 face during preproduction?

Scream 7 faced challenges including the exit of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega and a shakeup on the creative team.

What are the projected box office earnings for Scream 7's opening weekend?

Paramount and Spyglass are hoping for $60 million through Scream 7's opening weekend.

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Scream 7 Dominates Box Office Amidst Setbacks

28 Feb

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Summary

Scream 7 debuted atop the box office, earning $28.8 million on Friday.
The film faced significant preproduction challenges, including star exits.
Paramount aims for a $60 million opening weekend, a series record.

Scream 7 Dominates Box Office Amidst Setbacks

The latest installment of the "Scream" franchise, "Scream 7," has secured the number one position at the box office, generating $28.8 million on Friday. This strong debut has led Paramount and Spyglass to anticipate an opening weekend total of $60 million, which would represent the franchise's highest-grossing debut.

The path to release for "Scream 7" was fraught with difficulties. Production faced numerous setbacks, including the departure of key stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. The directorial duties were also transferred to original "Scream" writer Kevin Williamson, who took over from Christopher Landon. Furthermore, securing Neve Campbell's return involved a significant pay dispute resolution, costing the studio $7 million after her withdrawal from "Scream 6."