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TheScreamfranchise was fairly popular for releasing some of the most enjoyable horror movies in pop culture. Starting with the firstScreammovie in 1996, this slasher franchise has 5 more movies and a TV show under its belt. But afterScream 6(2023), things took a turn when actress Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise. Her social media post about the Israel-Hamas was deemed antisemitic by the production house behind the franchise, and they decided to let go of the actress in November last year.
Although talks aboutScream 7had been ongoing before all the controversy, things went into a limbo after. After Barrera, news broke out that the other lead star of the franchise, Jenna Ortega, had also left months before the firing because of a scheduling conflict and an alleged pay dispute. And then, Christopher Landon, who had been brought on to direct the sequel, also left. With so many departures one after the other, things were not looking good for the sequel. But it seems like there is finally some good news on the horizon, but we will let you decide that!
Scream 7In Talks With Courtney Cox After Securing The Deal With Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell, who led theScreamfranchise from its first movie till the 5th, decided not to return for the 6th movie in the storyline. The actress was very clear that the only reason for her refusal was the pay she had been offered for the 6th movie, which saw Melissa Barrera andJenna Ortega‘s Sam and Tara Carpenter taking the center stage. But now, with both of them gone, it looks like Spyglass is trying to bring back older characters, starting with Campbell.
Earlier this month, Campbell posted on herInstagramthat she wasreturning to the seriesalongside Kevin Williamson. Williamson is the creator of the franchise. He wrote the first fourScreammovies and now will be back to direct the 7th installment. Now, as reported byVariety, Spyglass is in talks withCourtney Coxto come back for the sequel. Cox is one of two cast members, along with Roger L. Jackson, who has been part of all 6Screammovies so far. But given her character’s fate at the end of the sixth movie, fans thought she was done with the franchise. But clearly not, if the latest rumors are anything to go by.
“We stand with Melissa”: Scream 7 Brings Back Neve Campbell in Desperate Move to Save Face After Controversial Firing of Melissa Barrera from Franchise
Unfortunately, fans are not too enthusiastic about the update so far, even though the slasher franchise has been one of the more popular ones in movie history.
Won’t be seeing it. I stand with Melissa
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete)June 07, 2025
Bringing back anyone they can in order to bring back interest and profits. Wild how before they weren’t willing to give better contracts but now they’re desperate. Regardless firing Melissa made them look bad and nobody is forgetting what happened.
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ)June 04, 2025
— MESSIAH🐐 (@AAsoegwu_)July 12, 2025
#TeamMelissaBarreraForever 🙏🏻❤️
Also ….pic.twitter.com/9Enatxc37r
— Peter Rabbit’s Award Buzz (@PeterRabbit_4DX)Jun 06, 2025
I can’t wait until we see the box office fallout for this movie because someone was fired for speaking out in support of innocent life.
— ☣Less Than Zero☣ (@LessThanZer0)July 01, 2025
End it already
It’s boring😂
— Lawal🦁🇦🇷 (@tndlawal)Aug 12, 2025
Well, even if Courtney Cox does return, the appeal the franchise had until the Melissa Barrera controversy has gone down a lot. So, it will be interesting to see how Scream 7 manages to perform at the box office.
Melissa Barrera Has Not Given Up OnScreamCompletely
ActressMelissa Barrerabecame part of the Scream franchise in the 5th installment before taking on a more prominent role in the 6th movie alongside cast mate Jenna Ortega. But things went crazy after she was fired by Spyglass, the production house behind the franchise for hersocial media post about the Israel-Hamaswar, which they deemed antisemitic. Barrera took a stand after the firing, firm in her beliefs, and the audience loved her for it.
“She’s a good person”: Melissa Barrera Seemingly Confirms Real Reason Behind Jenna Ortega’s Scream 7 Exit That Fans Suspected All Along
Recently, the actress was asked if she would come back to the franchise, and her answer may come as a surprise to fans. Talking toThe Hollywood Reporter, Barrera said:
“I’ve learned to never say never, but also a lot of things would have to happen for Sam to come back. For now, next page, next chapter, and then we’ll see what the future holds.”
It may be surprising to some, but the actress is correct in not completely dismissing the idea of returning. Especially in a franchise likeScream, which has a habit of bringing back characters from past movies.
“We are sisters for life”: Melissa Barrera Details Her Conversation With Jenna Ortega After Her Firing, Says She is Open to Return to Scream Franchise
Scream 5and6are available for streaming on Paramount Plus.
Swagata Das
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Swagata works as a Senior Features Editor at FandomWire. Having previously worked as a Content Writer, her passion for everything pop culture became her true calling as she now works with a global team of writers to brainstorm unique, groundbreaking ideas. Having done her Masters in English Literature, Swagata is a self-professed K-Pop addict with an affinity to work her charms on unsuspecting friends to induct them into the fandom cult.
