February 09, 2026
Paramount UK has finally lifted the veil on the trailer for , confirming Neve Campbell’s long-awaited return as Sidney Prescott and a UK cinema release set for 26 February. The reveal has sent the fandom into a familiar frenzy, reigniting debates about legacy, loyalty and whether the franchise still has any fresh blood left to spill. The trailer leans hard into nostalgia, positioning Sidney back at the emotional centre of the carnage, a move that feels less like fan service and more like a course correction after years of shaky continuity and off-screen controversy.
Online, reactions have been anything but calm. Some fans see Campbell’s return as the soul of the series snapping back into place. “For anyone saying it’s not the same without Jenna Ortega or Melissa Barrera, obviously don’t know who the main character is because it’s always been around Sydney and Gail some random side characters that they added in The last couple movies,” wrote @Ella Sandler, a comment that has quickly risen to the top of the replies.????SCREAM 7 just dropped its first trailer and Ghostface is moving different. New mask, new rules, same chaos. ???????? This franchise refuses to die — and we’re here for every twist. #Scream7 #JamRadio
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Others aren’t so forgiving. “REMEMBER WE’RE BOYCOTTING FOR MELISSA,” urged @A$AP THOTTY, echoing calls from parts of the fandom still angry over Barrera’s departure and what it represents for the franchise’s ethics and direction.
Then there are those who simply feel exhausted. “Just let the franchise die already oml,” posted @????????????????????????⚔️????️????, a sentiment that’s quietly gaining traction beneath the hype. Nearly three decades on from Ghostface’s first phone call, Scream now sits at a crossroads: either a triumphant return to its original heartbeat or another sequel struggling under the weight of its own legacy. Whether audiences turn up out of love, loyalty or sheer curiosity remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the conversation around Scream is still very much alive, sharp, and cutting.
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