Scream 7 shatters franchise records, hitting $100M in just 15 days. Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott 30 years later.
- March 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - Scream 7 is racing past a significant milestone at the U.S. box office, setting a new record for the franchise’s speed to $100 million domestically. The 2026 slasher sequel, featuring Neve Campbell reprising her role as Sidney Prescott, marks the return of the iconic Ghostface killer 30 years after the original film’s release.
After an impressive $63.6 million debut weekend — surpassing the $44.4 million opening of Scream VI — the film experienced the franchise’s steepest second-week drop. Its 73.3% decline eclipsed the previous record of 62.4% set by Scream 4. Despite this setback, Scream 7 rebounded strongly, earning $2.2 million on a Friday that pushed its domestic total above the $100 million mark.
According to Deadline, it took just 15 days for Scream 7 to cross this key threshold, making it the fastest installment in the franchise to do so. The previous record-holder was 2023’s Scream VI, which reached $100 million in 28 days.
Here is a detailed comparison of how long it took each Scream film to surpass $100 million domestically, along with their total box office earnings:
| Title | Days to $100M | Domestic Total | Worldwide Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scream (1996) | 157+ | $103 million | $173 million |
| Scream 2 (1997) | 135+ | $101.4 million | $172.4 million |
| Scream 3 (2000) | N/A | $89.1 million | $161.8 million |
| Scream 4 (2011) | N/A | $38.2 million | $96 million |
| Scream (2022) | N/A | $81.6 million | $138.8 million |
| Scream VI (2023) | 28 | $108.4 million | $169.1 million |
| Scream 7 (2026) | 15 | ~$105.6 million (by Sunday) | $153 million+ |
Scream 7 is currently approaching the domestic box office total of Scream VI, which earned $108.4 million in North America. It is estimated to need just $2.8 million more to become the highest-grossing film in the franchise domestically. It could very well earn that total by the end of its third full week.
Despite the film’s significant second-week decline and its lowest franchise Rotten Tomatoes score of 31%, Scream 7 has demonstrated enough commercial strength to likely break even. With a production budget reported at $45 million, the break-even point is estimated around $112.5 million.
The film’s box office performance is especially notable given the controversies surrounding it, including calls to boycott the movie following the firing of actress Melissa Barrera (who appeared in the two previous entries) after she posted pro-Palestine content on social media.
Scream 7 was released on February 27, 2026, with a runtime of 114 minutes and directed by Kevin Williamson.
