Scream 7 Sparks Casting Controversy, Box Office Success

Scream 7, starring returning Neve Campbell, is playing in theaters and has become the franchise's most profitable entry, with protesters demonstrating at the Los Angeles premiere on February 25. The film drew mixed-to-negative reviews for tired plotting and recycled meta-horror tropes, while production saw casting and personnel upheaval after Melissa Barrera's firing and director Christopher Landon's exit. The controversy underscores reputational risks for studios.