Overview
- Scream 7 opened to $64.1 million domestically and $33.1 million overseas for $97.2 million globally, marking record domestic, international and worldwide starts for the franchise, according to Comscore and studio reports.
- Premium formats were pivotal, accounting for roughly 40% of ticket sales, with the series’ first IMAX run contributing about $7.1 million.
- Reviews were sharply negative by franchise standards (roughly 33–34% on Rotten Tomatoes) even as audiences responded more favorably, including a 78% RT audience score and a B– CinemaScore.
- Protests tied to Melissa Barrera’s 2023 firing surrounded the Los Angeles premiere, but turnout over opening weekend showed no observable box-office impact.
- Director Kevin Williamson’s return and Neve Campbell’s comeback headlined a nostalgia-heavy push that featured a Super Bowl spot and event tie-ins, and trade outlets report insiders are already discussing an eighth film.