Ghostface Returns: The First Trailer For Scream 7 Is Here!

The wait is over, horror fans. Paramount Pictures just dropped the first trailer for Scream 7, and it looks like the franchise is going back to its bloody, suspenseful roots. The new movie slashes its way into theaters on February 27, 2026, bringing back familiar faces, a fresh story, and the old-school tension that made Scream a pop-culture juggernaut in the first place.

Neve Campbell officially returns as Sidney Prescott, the ultimate final girl who’s spent decades trying to outrun the masked killer that changed her life. This time, she’s built a quiet existence away from Woodsboro, raising her daughter, played by 1883 star Isabel May. But peace never lasts long in the Scream universe. When a new Ghostface emerges in the small town where Sidney has started over, her darkest fears come roaring back to life. Her daughter becomes the next target, forcing Sidney to confront her past one last time.

It’s a full-circle moment for both fans and the franchise. Scream 7 marks the return of Kevin Williamson, who created the original 1996 film and is now stepping into the director’s chair for the first time. That alone has fans excited, as Williamson knows this world better than anyone, and early glimpses from the trailer show that he’s leaning into what made the series great: mystery, wit, and brutal suspense.

The cast is stacked with familiar and fresh faces. Alongside Campbell, Courteney Cox reprises her role as journalist Gale Weathers, while new additions include Joel McHale as Sidney’s husband, Isabel May, Anna Camp, Mark Consuelos, Mckenna Grace, and Jimmy Tatro. That blend of veterans and newcomers hints at a movie that’s just as much about legacy as it is about moving the story forward.

The trailer teases a darker, more personal tone. Ghostface’s calls are back, the knife glints sharper than ever, and the setting feels stripped down – quiet neighborhoods, isolated houses, and that uneasy sense that danger is always one step behind. A few sharp-eyed fans have spotted callbacks to earlier films, including voice clips and visual nods to the original trilogy. There are even rumors that some characters long thought dead might make an appearance, which should keep Reddit threads buzzing until release day.

For guys who grew up watching Scream, this new chapter feels tailor-made. It’s horror built for adults, still violent and clever, but with real emotional weight. Sidney’s a mother now, with everything to lose, and that ups the stakes in a way the earlier films never could.

With Williamson returning, a stellar cast, and a promise of “back-to-basics” terror, Scream 7 might be the rare sequel that actually justifies its existence. So mark your calendar, grab your crew, and plan a proper theater night. Because when Ghostface calls again this February, you’ll definitely want to be watching.