Scream 7’s Latest Teaser Takes Fans Back Through the Franchise’s Bloody Past

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With just one month to go until the release of Scream 7, a new teaser revisits the franchise’s violent past. The film has gone through significant changes leading up to its February 27th debut. Initially, the plan was to conclude the story of Sam and Tara Carpenter, which started with the 2022 Scream reboot. But after Melissa Barrera was fired and Jenna Ortega left the project, the movie’s direction changed. Scream 7 will now center on Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott as she faces off against Ghostface again.

A new teaser for Scream 7, posted on the film’s official X account, looks back at Sidney Prescott’s previous encounters with Ghostface while hinting at what’s to come. The video begins with the iconic “Do you like scary movies?” line from the original 1996 Scream, and features quick shots of Sidney and Drew Barrymore’s character, Casey Becker. It then shows moments of characters receiving calls from Ghostface throughout the series, including the shocking reveal of Billy Loomis and Stu Macher as killers – a twist still considered one of the best in the franchise.

Watch the new teaser in its entirety below:

Every phone call. Every killer. Has led to this. #Scream7 – Only in theatres February 27, 2026.

— Scream (@ScreamMovies) January 13, 2026

Okay, so after a quick trip down memory lane with classic Ghostface moments, the new teaser dives right into what’s coming in the next film. The tagline – “Every killer has led to this” – immediately sets a high-stakes tone. The voiceover tells us this Ghostface has been meticulously planning their attacks on Sidney for a long time, and confirms what we suspected from the first trailer: Sidney’s daughter is now in the crosshairs. We get plenty of the expected intense, bloody action, and a really interesting parallel – her daughter is the same age Sidney was when the original nightmare began. Honestly, it feels like this teaser is doing double duty. It’s definitely reminding us why we love Sidney Prescott, but it’s also clearly setting up her daughter to be the new lead as the franchise moves forward.

Scream 7’s New Teaser Strives to Reconnect the Story to Sidney Prescott

Sidney’s return to lead the Scream franchise after a smaller role in the last film is naturally grabbing everyone’s attention, and the new teaser is highlighting her history with Ghostface. The teaser revisits previous Scream movies to remind viewers of everything that’s happened so far, connecting her past experiences to the upcoming conflict. With original stars like Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard returning, understanding the entire story is crucial. In fact, fans might want to rewatch the whole series to prepare for the new film!

Though referencing the violent past of the Scream movies is key to attracting audiences, the franchise also appears to be thinking about its long-term future. The trailer focuses on the daughter of Sidney Prescott and highlights her age, suggesting she’ll become the new “final girl.” If Scream continues beyond a potential eighth film, she could take over as the main survivor from her mother.

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2026-01-13 23:10