Scream 7 Star Anna Camp Deletes Post Mocking Boycott Calls After Melissa Barrera Firing

Camp apologizes after re-sharing post celebrating the film's box office success despite planned boycotts.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Actress Anna Camp has deleted an Instagram Story post that mocked calls for a boycott of the new Scream 7 film following the firing of actress Melissa Barrera. Camp re-shared a post that celebrated the film's box office success, but faced backlash and later deleted the post, saying she "absolutely meant no harm." Barrera was fired from the film in late 2023 after expressing support for Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to a planned boycott that ultimately did not impact the film's strong opening weekend.

Why it matters

The controversy surrounding Melissa Barrera's firing from Scream 7 over her comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict has highlighted ongoing tensions around free speech, political activism, and the entertainment industry's response to such issues. Anna Camp's deleted post reignited these debates, as some viewed her actions as insensitive to the boycott efforts.

The details

In November 2023, the production company behind Scream 7, Spyglass Media Group, fired Melissa Barrera from the film after she expressed support for Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war. Spyglass said they had "zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form" and dropped Barrera from the project. Her co-star Jenna Ortega also subsequently left the franchise, and the original Scream 7 director Christopher Landon exited the film as well. However, Spyglass decided to move forward with the project, tapping Scream franchise creator Kevin Williamson to direct.

  • In November 2023, Melissa Barrera was fired from Scream 7 over her comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
  • Jenna Ortega and original director Christopher Landon also left the Scream 7 project shortly after Barrera's firing.
  • Scream 7 had its premiere in Los Angeles last week, where pro-Palestine activists protested Barrera's firing outside Paramount Studios.

The players

Anna Camp

An actress known for her role in the Pitch Perfect film series, who re-shared a post mocking calls for a boycott of Scream 7 following the firing of Melissa Barrera.

Melissa Barrera

An actress who was fired from Scream 7 in late 2023 after expressing support for Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jenna Ortega

An actress who left the Scream 7 franchise shortly after Melissa Barrera's firing.

Christopher Landon

The original director of Scream 7 who exited the project following the controversy around Melissa Barrera's firing.

Kevin Williamson

The creator of the Scream franchise, who was tapped to direct Scream 7 after the previous director's exit.

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What they’re saying

“It has come to my attention that I reposted someone else's story that does not reflect my personal beliefs. I have since deleted the repost because I absolutely meant no harm. I'm sorry to anyone who was affected.”

— Anna Camp (X)

What’s next

Pro-Palestine activists are expected to continue protesting Melissa Barrera's firing from Scream 7 at future events related to the film.

The takeaway

The controversy surrounding Melissa Barrera's firing from Scream 7 over her comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict highlights the ongoing tensions in the entertainment industry around free speech, political activism, and how companies respond to such issues. The backlash faced by Anna Camp for her insensitive social media post shows how these debates continue to unfold.