Ghostface is feeling the post-opening chill. After a record-breaking debut on February 27, 2026, Scream 7 saw its box office numbers plummet during its second weekend in theaters. Reports from Screen Rant and Weekend Box Office indicate the Spyglass Media Group production suffered a massive decline between 73% and 75%. This slide marks the steepest second-weekend drop in the history of the Scream franchise.

While the percentage drop is staggering, the film’s overall performance remains a significant win for Paramount Pictures. The horror sequel, directed by Kevin Williamson, is already nearing the $150 million mark at the global box office. The initial surge was fueled by the highly anticipated return of Neve Campbell as the iconic Sidney Prescott, which helped the movie secure the largest opening weekend for the series to date.

The sharp decline is being attributed to a highly front-loaded opening weekend where die-hard fans rushed to see the return of the original legacy lead. Despite the historic drop-off, the film remains a dominant force in the 2026 horror market. Scream 7 continues to play in theaters worldwide as it looks to solidify its final standing against previous installments in the long-running slasher series.