What's Next for the Scream Franchise After Scream 7?

The Scream franchise has been a staple of the horror genre for over two decades, and with the release of Scream 7, fans are left wondering what's next for the series. The latest installment, which sees the return of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott, has been making waves with its shocking ending and star-studded cast.

According to an interview with Deadline, Mason Gooding, who reprises his role as Chad Meeks-Martin in Scream 7, is hesitant to embrace the "Scream King" moniker. "I grew up with a certain affinity for horror and genre storytelling, and I feel like my natural proclivity to love stories, the Trojan horse sentimentality and themes through bombast and spectacle, is kind of what compels me as an audience member," he explained.

Gooding's performance in Scream 7 is just one of many highlights in the film, which also features a number of cameos from past films in the franchise. But with the Ghostface killers racking up a significant body count, fans are left wondering who will be left standing for a potential Scream 8.

In other news, Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the global rights to the comedy film Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, which premiered at Sundance. The film, directed by David Wain, stars Jon Hamm, John Slattery, and Zoey Deutch.

Meanwhile, Ryan Murphy's new body horror series, The Beauty, has premiered on FX, featuring a star-studded cast including Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters, and Bella Hadid. The show follows a mysterious drug that promises unimaginable physical attractiveness, but comes with devastating side effects.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the cast of Bridgerton discussed the latest season of the Netflix series, including the shocking death of a major character. Hannah Dodd, who plays Francesca, spoke about her character's unlikely romance and the challenges of taking over the role from Ruby Stokes.

As for the future of the Scream franchise, it remains to be seen what's in store. While there has been no official announcement about a Scream 8, the ending of Scream 7 leaves room for a potential sequel. With the franchise's track record of surprising fans and pushing the boundaries of the horror genre, it's likely that we haven't seen the last of Ghostface just yet.

Sources:

• Deadline: Mason Gooding On Reluctance To Embrace ‘Scream King’ Moniker, Learning To “Lead With Grace” On James Van Der Beek’s Final Film
• The Hollywood Reporter: All of ‘The Beauty’ Cast & Characters: Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters, Bella Hadid and More in Ryan Murphy’s Body Horror Series
• Variety: Sony Pictures Classics Continues Sundance Buying Streak With Jon Hamm, John Slattery & Zoey Deutch Pic ‘Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity Sex Pass’
• Netflix: ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Hannah Dodd, Masali Baduza and Victor Alli on Francesca’s Unlikely Romance and That Shocking Death
• ScreenRant: ‘Scream 7’ Ending: All the Deaths, Cameos and Killers Explained, and Will There Be a ‘Scream 8’?