Scream 7 continues to expand its star-studded cast with a Pitch Perfect star set to join the upcoming installment of the iconic horror series. The Scream franchise remains a cornerstone of the slasher genre, following survivors and newcomers navigating the deadly game of the masked killer Ghostface, beginning with Wes Craven’s 1996 classic. After the massive success of Scream VI, which became the franchise’s highest domestic grosser at $108 million, Scream 7 is set to release on February 27, 2026, with a whole new story.
According to Deadline, Anna Camp has officially joined Scream 7. Details about her character are being kept under wraps, but she joins a growing cast that includes Isabel May as Sidney Prescott’s daughter, as well as newcomers Mckenna Grace, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, and Asa Germann. Returning cast member Mason Gooding will reprise his role as a part of the recent movies’ Core Four survivors. Directed by Scream creator Kevin Williamson, with a script by Guy Busick, the latest installment comes amid a creative shake-up, including the exits of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, and a reworked story to fit Campbell’s return.
What Camp’s Addition To Scream 7 Means
The Actor Brings A Darkly Comedic Touch
Known for her role as Aubrey Posen in the Pitch Perfect trilogy, Camp has demonstrated her ability to play an uptight, determined character with comedic flair, which bodes well for the franchise’s hilarious meta-commentary on classic horror tropes. However, Scream 7 won’t be the actor’s first horror project, as she’s already established her scare chops as a tyrannical mastermind in the vampire drama series True Blood and as a dangerous religious crusader in Peacock’s horror-comedy Hysteria!. Camp’s filmography suggests she could bring a lively dynamic to Scream 7.
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The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Scream 7 amid creative changes and major cast departures. With Campbell returning as Sidney Prescott, joined by May as her daughter, the franchise shifts its focus back to its original scream queen. Meanwhile, the addition of newcomers like O’Connor (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Grace (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Rechner (The Fabelmans), and now Camp, positions the series to successfully introduce new arcs and characters while maintaining connections to its legacy after the loss of the recent films’ leading characters.
Our Take On Camp’s Addition to Scream 7
A Perfect Fit For The Iconic Slasher
Camp is a great inclusion for the cast of Scream 7. Her knack for portraying comedic characters, whether in a darker or lighthearted genre, brings an interesting energy that could mesh well with Scream’s biting satire. As Campbell reclaims the spotlight and new faces fill out the cast, Camp’s casting continues to reinvigorate the narrative of one of horror’s most successful franchises. Whether she meets her fate as a victim, a red herring, or from behind the mask, her compelling performance could bring about another signature twist in Scream 7.
Source: Deadline
Scream 7
Scream 7: Released in 2026, Scream 7 continues the legacy of the iconic horror franchise, delving deeper into the chilling narrative established in previous installments. As the seventh film, it aims to expand and explore new facets of the series’ themes while maintaining its signature suspense and intrigue.
- Release Date
- February 27, 2026
- Cast
- Neve Campbell
- Character(s)
- Gale Weathers , Sidney Prescott , Ghostface Voice , Kirby Reed , Uncredited
- Director
- Kevin Williamson
- Writers
- Guy Busick , James Vanderbuilt
- Studio(s)
- Spyglass Media Group
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures