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Scream 7 Shifts Focus After Barrera's Controversial Firing

8/20/2025

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Filmmaker Christopher Landon left Scream 7 following Melissa Barrera's firing due to social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war, facing backlash and threats. Barrera denies antisemitism, and Landon refused to proceed without her.
The film will now center on Sidney Prescott, with Neve Campbell returning, and is scheduled for release on February 26, 2026.

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Story summary

Filmmaker Christopher Landon left Scream 7 following Melissa Barrera's firing due to social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war, facing backlash and threats. Barrera denies antisemitism, and Landon refused to proceed without her.
The film will now center on Sidney Prescott, with Neve Campbell returning, and is scheduled for release on February 26, 2026.