Ghostface is officially the king of the box office again. Scream 7 slashed expectations over its opening weekend, pulling in a massive $67 million domestically over its first four days. Released on February 27, 2026, the film marks a triumphant return for the slasher series, setting a brand-new franchise record for an opening weekend.

The massive turnout was fueled by the high-profile return of Neve Campbell as the iconic Sidney Prescott. After sitting out the previous installment, Campbell's return paired with original screenwriter Kevin Williamson stepping into the director's chair proved to be a winning combination for Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group. Fans clearly missed the series' original star and the creative vision of its founding architect.

The success is not limited to North American theaters. According to reports from Forbes and Screen Rant, the film has already crossed the $100 million mark at the global box office. With strong word-of-mouth and no major horror competition, this seventh chapter is proving that the Scream formula still has plenty of life left in it for a new generation of fans.