The highly anticipated teaser and poster for "Scream 7" have been unveiled, sending waves of excitement among fans of the iconic slasher franchise. Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group have confirmed that the film is slated to hit Indian theaters on February 27, 2026.

The seventh installment promises a thrilling return to Woodsboro, with Neve Campbell reprising her role as Sidney Prescott. As a new Ghostface emerges, Sidney must confront the horrors of her past to protect her daughter, Isabel May, who becomes the killer's next target. The official plot synopsis teases a domestic and unconventional storyline, with Kevin Williamson returning to direct the film. Williamson also co-wrote the screenplay with Guy Busick, from a story by James Vanderbilt and Busick.

The teaser, titled "Legacy," offers a nostalgic look back at previous Scream films, featuring glimpses of Sidney, Casey Becker, Dewey, and Gale Weathers, reminding fans of the series' enduring legacy. The tagline, "Fear hits home," underscores the personal stakes for Sidney as she faces a new chapter of terror.

In addition to Campbell, Courteney Cox returns as reporter Gale Weathers. Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding reprise their roles as twins Mindy and Chad from the fifth and sixth installments. The cast also includes newcomers Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons, and Mark Consuelos. David Arquette is also set to return as Dewey Riley, who was killed off in 2022’s Scream.

"Scream 7" has faced its share of behind-the-scenes challenges. Christopher Landon was initially hired to direct but later exited the project, leading to Williamson's return as director. The film also underwent creative retooling following the departures of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Despite these obstacles, the release of the teaser and poster signals that production is well underway.

Marco Beltrami, who has composed music for previous Scream films, will return to create the score for "Scream 7". Production companies include Spyglass Media Group and Project X Entertainment, with Paramount Pictures handling distribution.

As February 2026 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the Scream saga, with Sidney Prescott facing a new Ghostface and confronting the past to save her family.