Scream 7 opens with franchise-best $64.1M

The latest installment in the long-running horror series sets a new box office record.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The seventh installment in the Scream horror movie franchise opened with a franchise-best $64.1 million at the North American box office, surpassing the previous high of $57.4 million set by Scream 6 in 2024.

Why it matters

The continued success of the Scream franchise demonstrates the enduring popularity of the slasher genre and the ability of well-executed sequels to draw audiences back to theaters, even decades after the original film's release.

The details

Scream 7 picked up where the previous film left off, with the core cast of characters facing off against a new Ghostface killer. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, helping to drive the strong opening weekend performance.

  • Scream 7 opened in theaters on March 1, 2026.

The players

Scream

A long-running horror movie franchise that has spanned seven films since the original's release in 1996.

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The takeaway

The continued commercial success of the Scream franchise underscores the enduring appeal of the slasher genre and the ability of well-executed sequels to draw audiences back to theaters, even decades after the original film's release.