Scream 7 Trailer Lands on the Eve of Halloween and My Inner Horror Nerd Is Screaming

Okay, horror friends, real talk: Scream (1996) is one of my top-three horror films. I've rewatched it enough times to know every jump scare, every eerie phone ring. So yes, I'm all in for the new Scream 7 trailer, which dropped today.

What We Know

The trailer reveals the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott - yes, Sidney is back.

The film is set for release on February 27, 2026.

The plot teaser: A new Ghostface killer emerges in Sidney's rebuilt hometown, and her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the target.

Returning legacy cast members: Courteney Cox (Gale), David Arquette (Dewey), and others. Plus new faces being added.

Why I'm Geeking Out

Seeing Campbell back in full form hits. She looks zero years older despite a horror career that's spanned decades. Watching Sidney stand ready again? Chills. This is Scream legacy energy meeting modern stakes: daughter in danger, Ghostface smarter, the stakes higher.

Fans and horror outlets are buzzing. Many view this trailer as a "return to form" for the franchise, while others caution it needs to live up to the original's razor-sharp meta commentary. Legacy villains returning (hello Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley) add to the hype.

The Real Question

Can Scream 7 recapture that 1996 magic? Where first movie's brilliance lay in surprise, script-flipping, and fear of "who's on the phone?" This one must land the meta, deliver fresh scares, and respect its roots, especially because I will never let it replace Scream 1 as perfect.