The red carpet for Scream 7 in Los Angeles turned into a site of protest on February 25, 2026. Pro-Palestine demonstrators lined the streets, urging fans to boycott the latest installment of the long-running slasher franchise. The group held signs and shouted slogans referencing the dismissal of actress Melissa Barrera, who previously starred as Sam Carpenter in the series.

Spyglass Media Group fired Barrera in November 2023 after she shared social media posts regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. At the time of her dismissal, the production company stated they had "zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form." The move sparked immediate backlash from fans and led to a series of casting shakeups, including the departure of co-star Jenna Ortega and the eventually confirmed return of Neve Campbell.

Following the demonstrations outside the premiere, Barrera took to Instagram to acknowledge the support from her followers. She shared the text "I see you" and a heart emoji on a black background on her story. While the film moves forward with a new creative direction, the public response at the premiere suggests that the 2023 casting controversy remains a focal point for the franchise's audience.