Scream 7 to Stream on Paramount in North America on May 28

The seventh installment in the long-running "Scream" horror franchise will begin streaming on Paramount in North America on Thursday, May 28. The film, which opened in theaters on February 27, marks the directorial debut of Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter who created the original 1996 film.

The sequel sees the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, who sat out the previous film due to a contract dispute. In this chapter, Sidney has built a quiet life in a new town when a new Ghostface killer emerges, targeting her teenage daughter, played by Isabel May. The story follows Sidney as she is forced to confront her past to protect her family.

The film’s production faced significant challenges, including a director change, the exits of stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, and delays from industry-wide strikes in 2023. These departures effectively shifted the narrative focus back to Sidney Prescott after the two preceding films had centered on new characters.

Despite these hurdles, "Scream 7" proved to be a major box office success. It opened to a franchise-record $63.6 million domestically and has grossed approximately $214 million worldwide against a reported $45 million...