Although Courteney Cox has been expected to return for Scream 7 all along, it’s only now that it’s been made official. Variety reports Cox has agreed to reprise her role of intrepid reporter Gale Weathers, a role she’s played in every movie in the franchise.
Weathers has had some close calls over the years, but she came closest to meeting her end in Scream VI when Ghostface stabbed her multiple times. She was rescued, and while her pulse was very weak, Gale got to a hospital in time. Clearly, she has survived.
Cox rejoins fellow franchise original Neve Campbell, who returns as Sidney Prescott after skipping on the last film.
Also coming back is Mason Gooding who played Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream and Scream VI. It’s unclear whether Jasmin Savoy Brown will also come back as Chad’s twin sister Mindy.
Joining them are fresh faces Isabel May as Sidney’s daughter, plus McKenna Grace, Sam Rechner, Asa Germann, and Anna Camp. The horror sequel will be directed by Kevin Williamson, from a script by Guy Busick. Williamson, a writer on multiple Scream movies, will direct one for the first time.
Cox doesn’t make a lot of movies anymore, but shows up for these every time. She recently starred in the Starz series Shining Vale for two seasons.
Scream 7 hits theaters on February 27th 2026.
