Summary
Scream 7started filming in January 2025, anddirector Kevin Williamson gave a positive update right away. I’ve been excited ever since I learned he would be behind the camera of the upcoming slasher sequel as I’m a fan of his TV showsDawson’s Creek, The Following, and look forward to his new Netflix seriesThe Waterfront.
Horror movie trailers can be tricky since they can’t spoil any big twists or hint at any huge villain reveals, but they should share the tone of the film and give audiences an idea of what to expect. I believeScream 7will be worth the wait, butI don’t think fans should have to wait much longer for the trailer.
Here’s Why Scream 7’s Trailer Needs To Be Released Soon
While usually a movie trailer is released a few months prior to its theatrical release,I thinkScream 7’s trailer needs to come out this summer or fall. Over the past year or so, horror fans have cheered Sidney Prescott’s (Neve Campbell) return, wondered how dead characters are going to come back, and read aboutsome cast exits, like Jenna Ortega.Scream 7’s trailer would create some hype and anticipation for the horror sequel and get people excited about the story again.
Since the trailer forScream VIcame out in December 2022 and the movie was released the following March, it might be realistic to expect the trailer to follow a similar schedule. However, I think fans might lose interest ifScream 7’s trailer takes that long. Many fans are skeptical abouthow past characters Matthew Lillard’s Stu Macher can be included again, and a trailer might hint at what to expect. Of course, the truth about these cameos is definitely going to be saved for the movie itself, and no major spoilers will be included. But it would still make sense to give audiences a look at the film.
I also think that,since summer 2025 is a thrilling time for the horror genre,Scream 7could pick up some of that momentum.M3GAN 2.0is coming out in June, and theI Know What You Did Last Summerlegacy sequel is slated for July. I’m a big fan of horror nostalgia as some of my favorite movies in the genre include the slashersScreamand,IKWYDLS.I would be happy to see a glimpse ofScream 7in the next few months, too.
Finally, since it’s been over two years sinceScream VIwas released in March 2023, I think horror fans would be glad to see Ghostface again, even briefly. I also would love itif the trailer followed the franchise’s tradition and hinted at the opening scene. In the trailer forScream (2022),elevated horror movie expert Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega)answers a phone call from Ghostface, and it’s clear that she’s in danger. Then, the trailer cuts to Dewey Riley (David Arquette) calling Sidney and warning her that “it’s happening. Three attacks so far.” Sincethe opening sequences are the most unforgettable part of the franchise, I bet that including part of the beginning ofScream 7in the trailer would make fans excited. After months of casting announcements, fans are looking for some answers to some of their biggest questions. The trailer might not be able to share everything, but fans want at least a little bit of information.
What Could The Scream 7 Trailer Include?
As long as the trailer for the upcoming slasher sequel includes a look atthe new small town of Pine Grove, Indianaandincludes some details about Sidney Prescott’s life now, I’ll be pleased. I want to see Sidney at home with her husband and kids, and it would be great if fans saw her job, maybe one of her hobbies, and some other small details of her life, too.
However, I also think that theScream 7trailer needs to show at leastone legacy cast member cameo, whether it’s Stu Macher, Dewey Riley, or Roman Bridger (Scott Foley). While the trailerwill have to walk a fine line between holding back big spoilers and giving fans something interesting to reflect on, it would be a mistake not to share at least a little bit about these important cameos. I think that showing a quick glimpse of Lillard or Arquette would get people talking, and horror fans could continue to debate their appearances until the movie’s February 2026 release date.
