Key Takeaways
- Fans are speculating about Scream 7’s plot, with one theory suggesting it could be set between Scream 4 and Scream (2022).
- This fan theory would fill in gaps in Sidney’s character arc and explain Gale and Dewey’s divorce, making the movie unique.
- Despite rumors about the film focusing on Sidney’s family, fans are excited to see Neve Campbell return as Sidney in Scream 7.
Horror movies and fan theories often go hand in hand, but there seem to be a lot of ideas about what Scream 7 could be about. I’ve been enjoying reading all the news about my favorite slasher franchise, from Matthew Lillard’s comments to the movie’s release date. I also like thinking about what Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) could be up to (while fighting Ghostface and saving her friends and family, of course).
Since fans won’t get to see Scream 7 until February 2026, a lot of fan theories are circulating online. While reading various fan theories about the upcoming horror sequel, I found a great fan theory on Reddit that I think makes total sense. It’s smart, creative, and would work great for the next installment in this popular franchise.
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I Think This Scream 7 Fan Theory Is Great
Redditor @NewRetroMage has an idea: what if Scream 7 was set between Scream 4 and Scream (2022)? The fan explained that the slasher franchise could be inspired by Saw X, the 2003 movie that takes place between Saw and Saw 2. The Redditor explained:
“Taking a cue from how well
Saw X
worked, I’d make Scream 7 be set between 4 and 5. So Dewey is still alive and we see Sidney’s final change, from the already bada** survivor from 4 to the Ghostface hunter she was on 5.”
The fan continued:
“make it about how the new Ghostface doesn’t initially target Sidney but changes goals along the way, and make so Dewey and Gale go help Sid and also end up divorcing, so we see how they broke up and why Dewey was such a mess during 5.”
I love this idea as I think it would solve a few problems. For one thing, it would help fill in the holes and gaps in Sidney’s character arc. I liked seeing Sidney come back for Scream (2022), but I was a bit disappointed with how little she was actually in the movie. It would make a lot more sense to set a new movie between the fourth and fifth movies so fans could learn more about what Sidney was doing for so many years. Sidney should feel different in Scream 7 because she’s older and has dealt with Ghostface for so long. But I think that fans need to find out more about who she is now that she’s no longer a teenage final girl.
This fan theory for Scream 7 would also help explain Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and Dewey Riley’s (David Arquette) divorce. Learning that they split up was shocking, and fans didn’t feel like they got enough details. I want to see an amazing and intelligent Gale in Scream 7, and hopefully, she’ll help lead the charge against Ghostface. However, I also want to learn more about this part of her personal life.
I also love the idea of setting Scream 7 in the past. It’s great that there are so many fan theories that stand out because Scream 7 shouldn’t just copy previous movies. Changing up the timeline would definitely be a great way to make sure the movie feels unique.
What Is The Story Of Scream 7?
While I love this fan theory from Reddit about Scream 7 possibly being set between Scream 4 and Scream (2022), this doesn’t seem likely to happen. Horror fans have heard for a while now that Scream 7 will be about Sidney Prescott’s family and, therefore, it seems like the story will take place right after Scream 6. This will allow the franchise to focus on Sidney’s grown-up life. Hopefully, audiences will hear a little bit about any big moments (both good and bad) that have happened to her in the past few years..
Despite the lack of plot details, fans have come up with ideas about Scream 7. Some think it’s possible that one of Sidney’s children could be Ghostface. Others wonder if there is a way to bring Dewey Riley back.
Even though I wish there was more information about Scream 7, I can’t wait to see Neve Campbell play Sidney again, and she is also pleased that she’s coming back. Campbell appeared on Good Morning America in July 2024 and I loved hearing what she had to say about filming the slasher franchise:
“We had such a beautiful experience on that [film], a lot of fun, and obviously its success was exciting. But we’ve had a blast on all of them to be honest.”
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