Protestors Gather at 'Scream 7' Premiere After Melissa Barrera Fired

Demonstrators call for boycott of horror film in support of Palestine

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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About 25 protestors gathered outside the 'Scream 7' premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, chanting slogans and calling for a boycott of the film in a show of support for Palestine. The protest came after actress Melissa Barrera, who starred in the film, was fired for her pro-Palestine social media posts.

Why it matters

The protest highlights the ongoing tensions around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the way it has spilled over into the entertainment industry, with public figures facing backlash for voicing support for the Palestinian cause.

The details

The demonstrators were seen positioned around the Paramount lot with flags, drums and bullhorns, chanting phrases like 'Paramount, Paramount, what do you say?' and 'Palestine will live forever!' 'Scream 7' director Kevin Williamson expressed sympathy for the protestors, saying 'a lot of people want to be heard and they want to have their voice heard about the bad stuff that's happening,' but added that he didn't think 'canceling Paramount+' was the way to go about it.

  • The protest took place on Wednesday night, February 26, 2026, outside the 'Scream 7' premiere.

The players

Kevin Williamson

The director of 'Scream 7'.

Melissa Barrera

The actress who was fired from 'Scream 7' for her pro-Palestine social media posts.

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What they’re saying

“We live in a world where a lot of bad things are happening out there, and I think a lot of people want to be heard and they want to have their voice heard about the bad stuff that's happening.”

— Kevin Williamson, Director of 'Scream 7' (Variety)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if the protest will have any impact on the release or success of 'Scream 7'.

The takeaway

The protest highlights the ongoing tensions around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the way it has spilled over into the entertainment industry, with public figures facing backlash for voicing support for the Palestinian cause.