Scream VI

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| name = Scream VI

| image = Scream VI poster.jpg

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| based_on = {{based on|Characters|Kevin Williamson}}

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William Sherak
James Vanderbilt
Paul Neinstein

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| cinematography = Brett Jutkiewicz

| editing = Jay Prychidny

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Brian Tyler
Sven Faulconer

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| distributor = Paramount Pictures

| released = {{Film date|2023|3|6|AMC Lincoln Square Theater|2023|3|10|United States}}

| runtime = 122 minutes{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/scream-vi-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdewmdky |title=Scream VI |publisher=British Board of Film Classification |access-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312175439/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/scream-vi-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdewmdky |url-status=live}}

| country = United States

| language = English

| budget = $33–35{{nbsp}}million{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-vi-box-office-65-1235348571/|title=Box Office: 'Scream VI' Scares Off 'Creed III,' '65' With Series-Best $44.5M Opening l|last=McClintock|first=Pamela|date=March 12, 2023|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=March 12, 2023|archive-date=March 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311204039/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-vi-box-office-65-1235348571/|url-status=live}}

| gross = $169.1{{nbsp}}million{{Cite Box Office Mojo|title=Scream VI|id=17663992|access-date=May 4, 2023}}{{Cite The Numbers|title=Scream VI (2023) - Financial Information|id=Scream-VI-(2023)|access-date=May 4, 2023}}

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Scream VI is a 2023 American slasher film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. It is a sequel to Scream (2022) and the sixth installment in the Scream film series. The film stars Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Roger L. Jackson, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Skeet Ulrich, Hayden Panettiere, and Courteney Cox, all reprising their roles from previous installments, with Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving joining the ensemble cast. The plot follows a new Ghostface killer, who begins targeting the survivors of the Woodsboro murders in New York City.

A sixth Scream film was announced just weeks after the successful debut of Scream (2022). Much of the cast signed on to reprise their roles, with Bettinelli-Olpin, Gillett, Vanderbilt, and Busick also returning. Filming took place in Montreal, Canada, from June to late August 2022. Neve Campbell did not reprise her role as Sidney Prescott due to a pay dispute, making this the only Scream film not to feature her. Brian Tyler, who had scored the fifth film, returned to compose and conduct the score, with Sven Faulconer joining Tyler as a co-composer.

Scream VI premiered at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in Manhattan on March 6, 2023, and was theatrically released in the United States on March 10 by Paramount Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the fresh setting for the franchise, the increased violence, and the performances of the cast. It grossed $169{{nbsp}}million worldwide, becoming the first installment in the franchise to earn over $100{{nbsp}}million at the domestic US box office since Scream 2 (1997) and the highest-grossing Scream film in the United States and Canada (unadjusted for inflation). It won Best Movie at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards and ranked #3 on The Hollywood Reporter{{'}}s list of "The Best Slasher Movies of the Decade".{{Cite magazine |date=July 5, 2024 |first=Richard |last=Newby |title=The Best Slasher Movies of the Decade |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/best-modern-slasher-movies/ |access-date=July 8, 2024 |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter}} A sequel, Scream 7, is scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026.

Plot

One year after the Woodsboro killings orchestrated by Richie Kirsch and Amber Freeman,{{efn|name=Scream|As depicted in Scream (2022)}} Blackmore University professor, Laura Crane, is catfished and murdered by her student, Jason Carvey, wearing a Ghostface costume. Jason plots with his roommate, Greg Bruckner, to kill sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter to finish the "movie" that Richie and Amber wanted to make. However, Jason receives a call from a different Ghostface, who has killed Greg and subsequently stabs Jason to death.

The Carpenter sisters now reside in New York City, with Tara attending Blackmore University alongside fellow survivors, twins Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin, their roommate, Quinn Bailey, Mindy's girlfriend, Anika Kayoko, and Chad's roommate, Ethan Landry. Sam attends therapy with Dr. Christopher Stone, and has become a public pariah because of an online conspiracy theory that she was the true mastermind of the recent killings. Quinn's father, Detective Wayne Bailey, calls Sam in for questioning as her ID was found at the scene of Jason's murder, along with a Ghostface mask worn by Richie and Amber. On the way to the station, Ghostface calls Sam from Richie's number, then attacks Tara, kills multiple bystanders in a bodega, and leaves behind another Ghostface mask worn in the 2011 Woodsboro killings.{{efn|name=Scream 4|As depicted in Scream 4 (2011)}}

At the NYPD police station, the Carpenter sisters meet with FBI special agent, Kirby Reed, a survivor of the 2011 killings,{{efn|name=Scream 4}} and reporter Gale Weathers, who has since written a new book about the previous Woodsboro killings, despite promising the sisters that she would not.{{efn|name=Scream}} Gale informs them that Sidney Prescott has gone into hiding to protect her family. Dr. Stone is murdered by Ghostface, who steals Sam's file and leaves behind a mask worn in the Hollywood killings.{{efn|name=|As depicted in Scream 3 (2000)}} Mindy theorizes that the killer is following the rules of film franchises, specifically the rule that anyone can die while the franchise will still continue. From his window, Sam's boyfriend Danny witnesses Ghostface stabbing Quinn in the Carpenter sisters' apartment before attacking the group and killing Anika, leaving behind a mask worn in the Windsor College killings.{{efn|name=|As depicted in Scream 2 (1997)}} Gale takes the group to an abandoned theater she found while investigating, which has been set up as a shrine to the Ghostface killers, featuring many items of evidence related to previous massacres now displayed like film props.

Ghostface calls Gale at her apartment and torments her about Dewey Riley's death{{efn|name=Scream}} before killing her boyfriend and attacking her. The Carpenter sisters arrive just in time to stop Ghostface from killing Gale, who is taken to the hospital. The group agrees to meet Kirby at the theater to trap Ghostface. Mindy and Ethan are separated from the group and while hopping onto another train, Mindy is stabbed by Ghostface on the train. At the theater, Sam sees a hallucination of Billy Loomis. Taking his knife from the original murders,{{efn|As depicted in Scream (1996)}} she realizes they have been locked inside. Two Ghostfaces appear and attack Chad. Wayne and Kirby both arrive with guns drawn and he shoots her, revealing himself as a third Ghostface and the mastermind. His accomplices are his children, revealed to be Ethan and a still-alive Quinn, who faked her death to ease suspicion. They reveal their motive is to take revenge on Sam for killing Richie,{{efn|name=Scream}} who was their brother and Wayne's first-born son. The trio were also responsible for the online smear campaign against Sam, having infiltrated her life with the intent of killing her. The Carpenter sisters ultimately gain the upper hand and fight them off, with Tara stabbing Ethan and Sam killing Quinn, while briefly rendering Wayne unconscious. Sam then dons her father's Ghostface costume, taunts Wayne with a phone call, and stabs him to death. Ethan resurfaces, but Kirby smashes a television set over his head, killing him.

Sam agrees to let Tara live her life more independently, and Tara agrees to go to therapy. As Kirby and the Meeks twins are taken to the hospital, Sam stares at her father's Ghostface mask before discarding it and following Tara and Danny into the city.

Cast

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Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter, the illegitimate daughter of Billy Loomis and survivor of the Woodsboro murders
Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin, Chad's twin and a survivor of the Woodsboro murders who is often suspicious of Ethan
Jack Champion as Ethan Landry, a student at Blackmore University and Chad's roommate
Henry Czerny as Christopher Stone, Sam's therapist
Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin, Mindy's twin, Tara's boyfriend, and a survivor of the Woodsboro killings
Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface
Liana Liberato as Quinn Bailey, a student at Blackmore University, Sam and Tara's roommate, and Wayne's daughter
Dermot Mulroney as Wayne Bailey, a detective and Quinn's father
Devyn Nekoda as Anika Kayoko, a student at Blackmore University and Mindy's girlfriend
Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter, Sam's half-sister, Chad's girlfriend and survivor of the Woodsboro killings who longs for a normal life
Tony Revolori as Jason Carvey, a film student at Blackmore University
Josh Segarra as Danny Brackett, Sam, Tara and Quinn's neighbor, and Sam's secret boyfriend
Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis, one of the original Ghostface killers and Sam's father who appears in her visions
Samara Weaving as Laura Crane, a film professor at Blackmore University
Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed, a survivor of the Woodsboro murders in 2011 who is now an FBI agent
Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, a talk show host, survivor of the previous murder sprees, and author, whose books form the basis of the biographically fictionalised Stab film series about the Ghostfaces.

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Additionally, Jack Quaid reprises his role as Richie Kirsch in an uncredited video cameo.{{Cite magazine |date=March 13, 2023 |first=Emily |last=Longeretta |title='Scream VI' Team Breaks Down Every Killer Twist: Stu's Future, Neve Campbell's Absence and the Return of [Spoiler] |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/scream-6-spoilers-explained-directors-neve-campbell-stu-1235548929/ |access-date=March 13, 2023 |magazine=Variety |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313130246/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/scream-6-spoilers-explained-directors-neve-campbell-stu-1235548929/ |url-status=live}} Thom Newell appears as Greg Bruckner, a film student at Blackmore University.{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=Meagan |date=March 16, 2023 |title=Scream VI Directors Reveal Ti West, The Lonely Island and Bloody Disgusting Cameos [Interview] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3754590/scream-vi-directors-reveal-ti-west-the-lonely-island-and-bloody-disgusting-cameos-interview/ |access-date=February 21, 2025 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}} Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett can be seen in the subway scene.{{Cite magazine |date=March 11, 2023 |first=Jordan |last=Moreau |title='Scream VI' Directors Hid Themselves in the Subway Scene, Plus 50 More Easter Eggs Explained (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/features/scream-6-easter-eggs-references-directors-1235550063/ |access-date=October 1, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

Production

= Development =

Prior to the release of Scream 4 (2011), series creator Kevin Williamson claimed he had already "mapped out" Scream 5 and Scream 6, but would wait to see the box office success of the fourth installment before signing on for any more films.{{cite web |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2011/04/kevin-williamson-wes-craven-will-wait-see-before-signing-on-to-scream-5-scream-6-119297/ |title=Kevin Williamson & Wes Craven Will Wait & See Before Signing On To Scream 5 & Scream 6 |date=April 8, 2011 |website=IndieWire |access-date=April 8, 2011 |archive-date=April 19, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419215641/http://www.indiewire.com/2011/04/kevin-williamson-wes-craven-will-wait-see-before-signing-on-to-scream-5-scream-6-119297/ |url-status=live}} In July 2014, Williamson revealed that Scream 4 was intended to kick off a new trilogy of films, but the film "never took off in a way they hoped". Williamson also said that he would likely not be involved in any further entries, as the series director Wes Craven and his team were "done" with him.{{cite web |last=Miska |first=Brad |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3304623/scream-craven-done-kevin-williamson-sequels-wanna-buy/ |title=Scream: Craven Is 'Done With' Kevin Williamson; Has More Sequels If 'They Wanna Buy [Them]' |date=July 24, 2014 |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=July 24, 2014 |archive-date=November 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113062837/https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3304623/scream-craven-done-kevin-williamson-sequels-wanna-buy/ |url-status=live}} In Williamson's initial pitch, Scream 5 saw Jill Roberts being stalked by a killer at her college campus, while Scream 6 would feature Gale Weathers as the main character and deal with her relationship with Dewey Riley.{{cite web |last=Thurman |first=Trace |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3698793/kevin-williamson-horror-queers-interview/ |title=Kevin Williamson Details His Original Plans for Scream 5 & Scream 6! [Interview] |date=January 14, 2022 |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=January 14, 2022 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511045947/https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3698793/kevin-williamson-horror-queers-interview/ |url-status=live}}

In January 2022, Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett expressed interest in making future films in the series.{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Ellie |title=Scream 6 Updates: Original Cast Discuss Possible Return |url=https://screenrant.com/scream-6-neve-campbell-david-arquette-return-response |website=Screen Rant |access-date=January 11, 2022 |date=January 11, 2022 |archive-date=February 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207165556/https://screenrant.com/scream-6-neve-campbell-david-arquette-return-response/ |url-status=live}} Courteney Cox would later express an interest in a sequel while doing publicity for Shining Vale.{{cite web |last=Cavanaugh |first=Patrick |url=https://comicbook.com/horror/news/scream-6-courteney-cox-return-gale-weathers-ghostface/ |title=Scream Star Addresses Whether They Would Return for Sixth Film |date=February 8, 2022 |website=Comic Book |access-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208170757/https://comicbook.com/horror/news/scream-6-courteney-cox-return-gale-weathers-ghostface/ |url-status=live}} A sixth film was officially green-lit on February 3, 2022, by Spyglass Media Group. Olpin and Gillett of Radio Silence would return to direct while James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick would write the script once again.{{cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/scream-sequel-moving-forward-at-paramount-and-spyglass-1234925874/ |title=Scream Sequel Moving Forward At Paramount And Spyglass |date=February 3, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=February 3, 2022 |archive-date=February 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203173217/https://deadline.com/2022/02/scream-sequel-moving-forward-at-paramount-and-spyglass-1234925874/ |url-status=live}} By the end of the month, Campbell was approached to return for the film.{{cite web |last=Heching |first=Dan |url=https://people.com/movies/neve-campbell-scream-6-approached-for-horror-film-sequel/ |title=Neve Campbell Says She's Been 'Approached' for Scream 6: 'I'll Read the Script and See How I Feel' |date=February 24, 2022 |website=People Magazine |access-date=February 24, 2022 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225030846/https://people.com/movies/neve-campbell-scream-6-approached-for-horror-film-sequel/ |url-status=live}} The following month, Cox had received the script and was courted to reprise her role.{{cite web |last=Patterson |first=Adreon |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/screams-courteney-cox-reveals-when-the-sixth-movie-should-start-filming-and-its-soon |title=Scream{{'s}} Courteney Cox Reveals When The Sixth Movie Should Start Filming (And It's Soon) |date=March 16, 2022 |website=CinemaBlend |access-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316235252/https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/screams-courteney-cox-reveals-when-the-sixth-movie-should-start-filming-and-its-soon |url-status=live}} Also in March, the sixth film's release date was set for March 31, 2023.{{cite tweet |user=ScreamMovies |title=Don't forget to set your alarm. The new #ScreamMovie is coming to theatres March 31, 2023 🔪 |number=1504854244905480194 |access-date=March 18, 2022}} A few weeks later, plot details emerged, setting the film outside of Woodsboro. By June, it was announced the film would take place in New York City.{{cite web |last=Miska |first=Brad |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3718926/ghostface-takes-manhattan-scream-6-will-take-place-in-new-york-city/ |title=Ghostface Takes Manhattan: Scream 6 Will Take Place in New York City |date=June 12, 2022 |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=June 12, 2022 |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614194616/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3718926/ghostface-takes-manhattan-scream-6-will-take-place-in-new-york-city/ |url-status=live}} Ortega said the film would feature a more "aggressive and violent" Ghostface than in previous entries.{{cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zach |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/scream-6-ghostface-violent-gory-1235285654/ |title=Scream 6 Will Be 'More Gory' and Have the Most 'Violent' Ghostface 'We've Ever Seen' |date=June 6, 2022 |website=Variety |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606140739/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/scream-6-ghostface-violent-gory-1235285654/ |url-status=live}}

= Casting =

In May 2022, it was announced that Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, and Jenna Ortega would all return for the sixth film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-6-melissa-barrera-jasmin-savoy-brown-mason-gooding-jenna-ortega-1235143940/ |title=Scream 6: Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega Set to Return |first=Borys |last=Kit |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609124342/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-6-melissa-barrera-jasmin-savoy-brown-mason-gooding-jenna-ortega-1235143940/ |url-status=live}} The following day, it was announced that Hayden Panettiere would reprise her role of Kirby Reed from the fourth film.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hayden-panettiere-reprises-scream-role-sequel-1235145056/ |title=Hayden Panettiere Returns to Scream, Joining Newest Installment of Horror Franchise (Exclusive) |first=Borys |last=Kit |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 11, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511223301/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hayden-panettiere-reprises-scream-role-sequel-1235145056/ |url-status=live}} When asked about her involvement in the film, Cox claimed that her contract was not yet completed.{{cite web |last=Khalifeh |first=Mona |url=https://www.etonline.com/courteney-cox-dishes-on-returning-to-scream-for-really-good-6th-film-exclusive-184042 |title=Courteney Cox Dishes on Returning to Scream for 'Really Good' 6th Film (Exclusive) |date=May 12, 2022 |website=ET Online |access-date=May 12, 2022 |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513050039/https://www.etonline.com/courteney-cox-dishes-on-returning-to-scream-for-really-good-6th-film-exclusive-184042 |url-status=live}} Also in June, it was announced that Dermot Mulroney had joined the cast, playing a police officer,{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-6-casts-dermot-mulroney-1235158747/ |title=Dermot Mulroney Joins Latest Scream Horror Movie (Exclusive) |first1=Borys |last1=Kit |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=June 3, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609050840/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-6-casts-dermot-mulroney-1235158747/ |url-status=live}} and Cox officially confirmed her involvement with the film.{{cite web |last=Longeretta |first=Emily |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/courteney-cox-shining-vale-scream-6-1235285411/ |title=Courteney Cox on Tackling Her Most Challenging Role Yet, What Sitcoms Still Crack Her Up and Returning for Scream 6 |date=June 6, 2022 |website=Variety |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619095019/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/courteney-cox-shining-vale-scream-6-1235285411/ |url-status=live}} On June 16, Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra joined the cast, followed by Henry Czerny on June 23.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/jack-champion-liana-liberato-devyn-nekoda-josh-segarra-scream-pic-1235047001/ |title=Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra Join Next Scream Pic For Spyglass And Paramount |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Justin |last=Kroll |date=June 16, 2022 |access-date=June 16, 2022 |archive-date=June 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616210424/https://deadline.com/2022/06/jack-champion-liana-liberato-devyn-nekoda-josh-segarra-scream-pic-1235047001/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=June 23, 2022 |title=Mission: Impossibles Henry Czerny Joins Next Scream Pic For Spyglass And Paramount |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/mission-impossibles-henry-czerny-scream-pic-for-spyglass-and-paramount-1235050857/ |access-date=June 23, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626220336/https://deadline.com/2022/06/mission-impossibles-henry-czerny-scream-pic-for-spyglass-and-paramount-1235050857/ |url-status=live}} Samara Weaving and Tony Revolori were both announced as cast members on July 14.{{Cite web |last=Miska |first=Brad |date=July 14, 2022 |title=Scream 6 – Samara Weaving and Tony Revolori Join the Cast! [Exclusive] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3723281/scream-6-samara-weaving-and-tony-revolori-join-the-cast-exclusive/ |access-date=July 14, 2022 |website=Bloody Disgusting |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714163412/https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3723281/scream-6-samara-weaving-and-tony-revolori-join-the-cast-exclusive/ |url-status=live}}

== Neve Campbell's involvement ==

On June 6, 2022, it was announced Neve Campbell would not be returning as Sidney Prescott for the sixth film. The actress made a statement about how her contract and salary negotiations had stalled with Paramount Pictures:

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|text="As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes to Scream. I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise. It's been a very difficult decision to move on. To all my Scream fans, I love you. You've always been so incredibly supportive to me. I'm forever grateful to you and to what this franchise has given me over the past 25 years."{{Cite web |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |date=June 6, 2022 |title=Neve Campbell Won't Be Back For Scream 6 |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/neve-campbell-scream-not-returning-1235038974/ |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609020635/https://deadline.com/2022/06/neve-campbell-scream-not-returning-1235038974/ |url-status=live}}}}

Campbell expanded on her statement a few weeks later, saying she could not bear "walking on set and feeling undervalued" and that the offer would have been different had she been a man.{{Cite web |title=Neve Campbell Says 'It Was Sad' to Leave Scream 6 but She 'Couldn't Bear' Feeling 'Undervalued' |url=https://people.com/movies/neve-campbell-sad-to-leave-scream-6-but-couldnt-bear-feeling-undervalued-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815080205/https://people.com/movies/neve-campbell-sad-to-leave-scream-6-but-couldnt-bear-feeling-undervalued-exclusive/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=People}}{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=August 8, 2022 |title=Neve Campbell: Unfair Scream 6 Offer Would Not Have Been the Same 'If I Were a Man' |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-scream-6-offer-sexist-1235336255/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815082219/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-scream-6-offer-sexist-1235336255/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=Variety}}{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=August 9, 2022 |title=Neve Campbell On Turning Down Scream 6 Over Pay: "I Couldn't Walk On Set...Feeling Undervalued" |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/neve-campbell-turn-down-scream-6-over-pay-feeling-undervalued-1235087891/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815080210/https://deadline.com/2022/08/neve-campbell-turn-down-scream-6-over-pay-feeling-undervalued-1235087891/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

IndieWire noted Campbell had spent 26 years acting in the franchise and announced it was "the end of an era".{{cite news |last=Bergeson |first=Samantha |date=June 6, 2022 |title=Neve Campbell Exits Scream 6 Over Salary Dispute: 'It's Been a Very Difficult Decision to Move on' |work=IndieWire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/neve-campbell-exits-scream-6-salary-dispute-1234731080/ |access-date=June 6, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609014617/https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/neve-campbell-exits-scream-6-salary-dispute-1234731080/ |url-status=live}} David Arquette stated, "I'd love for her to be a part of it. A Scream movie without Sidney is kind of unfortunate, but I understand her decision. It's all a business in a way, they have to balance all these elements to fit a budget and produce a film."{{cite news |last=Lindert |first=Hattie |title=David Arquette weighs in on Neve Campbell's exit from Scream 6 |url=https://www.avclub.com/david-arquette-responds-neve-campbell-exit-scream-6-1849028532 |access-date=June 7, 2022 |work=AV Club |date=June 7, 2022 |archive-date=June 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609134208/https://www.avclub.com/david-arquette-responds-neve-campbell-exit-scream-6-1849028532 |url-status=live}} Jasmin Savoy Brown and Melissa Barrera{{snd}}as well as former Scream co-stars Emma Roberts, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy{{snd}}also expressed their support for Campbell's decision and praised her contributions to the series.{{cite web |last=Longeretta |first=Emily |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-return-scream-6-jasmin-savoy-brown-1235291768/ |title=Scream Star Jasmin Savoy Brown Weighs In on Neve Campbell's Decision to Walk Away (EXCLUSIVE) |date=June 12, 2022 |website=Variety |access-date=June 12, 2022 |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621152933/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-return-scream-6-jasmin-savoy-brown-1235291768/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Malkin|first=Marc|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/melissa-barrera-keep-breathing-scream-1235337838/|title=Melissa Barrera Talks Fear of Drowning While Filming Keep Breathing and Neve Campbell's Departure From Scream Franchise|date=August 10, 2022|website=Variety|access-date=December 14, 2022|archive-date=December 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221214175810/https://variety.com/2022/film/columns/melissa-barrera-keep-breathing-scream-1235337838/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.people.com/movies/emma-roberts-reacts-to-neve-campbell-not-returning-for-scream-6/ |title=Emma Roberts Reacts to 'Queen' Neve Campbell Not Returning for Scream 6: 'This Can't Be Real' |work=People |last=VanHoose |first=Benjamin |date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620055435/https://people.com/movies/emma-roberts-reacts-to-neve-campbell-not-returning-for-scream-6/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/06/24/sarah-michelle-gellar-reacts-neve-campbell-exit-scream-movies-interview/ |title=Sarah Michelle Gellar Reacts To Scream 2 Co-Star Neve Campbell Leaving Franchise: She's 'Smart' |work=Hollywood Life |first1=Allison |last1=Swan |first2=Eric |last2=Todisco |date=June 24, 2022 |access-date=June 24, 2022 |archive-date=June 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624151939/https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/06/24/sarah-michelle-gellar-reacts-neve-campbell-exit-scream-movies-interview/ |url-status=live}}{{cite news |last=Cavanaugh |first=Patrick |title=Scream Stars Share Support for Neve Campbell After Confirming She's Exiting Franchise |url=https://comicbook.com/horror/news/scream-6-neve-campbell-exit-franchise-matthew-lillard-jamie-kennedy-reaction/ |access-date=June 9, 2022 |website=Comicbook.com |date=June 9, 2022 |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622072742/https://comicbook.com/horror/news/scream-6-neve-campbell-exit-franchise-matthew-lillard-jamie-kennedy-reaction/ |url-status=live}} In March 2023, Courteney Cox told Variety that she missed working with Campbell on the movie but was going to "support whatever she feels is right".{{Cite web |last=Longeretta |first=Emily |date=February 27, 2023 |title=Courteney Cox Reflects on Friends, Her Career, and Yes, Prince Harry Doing Mushrooms at Her House: 'I Definitely Wasn't Passing Them Out' |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/courteney-cox-friends-prince-harry-1235531048/ |access-date=March 6, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303235211/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/courteney-cox-friends-prince-harry-1235531048/ |url-status=live}} Even though she would not be in the film, it was said the script still contained references to and was "protective" of the Sidney character.{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=November 10, 2022 |title=Sidney Prescott 'References' Remain in Scream 6 After Neve Campbell's Exit Over Unfair Offer: 'She's Missed and Thought Of' |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-references-scream-6-sexist-offer-exit-1235429131/ |access-date=December 18, 2022 |website=Variety |archive-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218081640/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/neve-campbell-references-scream-6-sexist-offer-exit-1235429131/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2022 |title=Jenna Ortega Confirms Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott Is Still Mentioned In Scream 6 - US Today News |url=https://ustoday.news/jenna-ortega-confirms-neve-campbells-sidney-prescott-is-still-mentioned-in-scream-6/ |access-date=December 18, 2022 |archive-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302030409/https://ustoday.news/jenna-ortega-confirms-neve-campbells-sidney-prescott-is-still-mentioned-in-scream-6/ |url-status=live}}

In December 2022, Radio Silence Productions commented on Campbell's absence, saying her absence affected the script "greatly." However, in March 2023, the pair said the script had changed "very little" since Campbell had exited "early enough in the process". In both instances, they said they decided to use the change as an opportunity to focus more on other characters, particularly the four young survivors from the previous film. They also mentioned how much they love both Campbell and the Sidney character and that she could return in future installments.{{Cite magazine|last=Collis|first=Clark Collis|title=See a new-look Ghostface mask in exclusive Scream VI photo|url=https://ew.com/movies/scream-6-new-ghostface-mask/|access-date=December 18, 2022|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|archive-date=December 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225173611/https://ew.com/movies/scream-6-new-ghostface-mask/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Molly |date=December 15, 2022 |title=Scream 6's directors break down the new trailer and talk legacy sequels, Ghostface, and Neve Campbell |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/scream-6-trailer-interview-directors-neve-campbell/ |access-date=December 18, 2022 |website=Total Film |archive-date=December 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217232112/https://www.gamesradar.com/scream-6-trailer-interview-directors-neve-campbell/ |url-status=live}}

= Filming =

Principal photography began on June 9, 2022, in Montreal, Canada. Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein and William Sherak produced under Project X Entertainment, while Chad Villella, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena and Williamson served as executive producers.{{cite web |last=Aberl |first=Joseph |url=https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/first-scream-6-set-photos-tease-new-york-city-setting/ |title=First Scream 6 Set Photos Tease New York City Setting |date=June 11, 2022 |website=Murphy's Multiverse |access-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611210802/https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/first-scream-6-set-photos-tease-new-york-city-setting/ |url-status=live}} Hayden Panettiere posed for a set photo on August 6, along with Jasmin Savoy Brown, that was picked up by various media outlets given her return to the franchise.{{Cite web |last=Hermanns |first=Grant |date=August 6, 2022 |title=Scream 6 Set Photo Gives First Look At Hayden Panetierre's Kirby Return |url=https://screenrant.com/scream-6-kirby-hayden-panettierre-return-set-photo/ |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815080205/https://screenrant.com/scream-6-kirby-hayden-panettierre-return-set-photo/ |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Hayden Panettiere Poses In Scream 6 Behind-the-Scenes Set Photo |url=https://www.etonline.com/hayden-panettiere-poses-in-scream-6-behind-the-scenes-set-photo-188687 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=Entertainment Tonight |date=August 7, 2022 |archive-date=August 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813204906/https://www.etonline.com/hayden-panettiere-poses-in-scream-6-behind-the-scenes-set-photo-188687 |url-status=live}} Courteney Cox revealed she had finished filming her part as of August 14.{{Cite web |last=Bowman |first=Sabienna |date=August 14, 2022 |title=Courteney Cox Completes Filming on Scream 6, but Ghostface Follows Her Home |url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/node/48917968 |access-date=August 15, 2022 |website=POPSUGAR Entertainment UK}} Filming ended in late August.{{Cite web |last=Mantilla |first=Ryan Louis |date=September 1, 2022 |title=Scream 6 Wraps Filming |url=https://collider.com/scream-6-wraps-filming-jenna-ortega/ |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=Collider |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928130034/https://collider.com/scream-6-wraps-filming-jenna-ortega/ |url-status=live}}

The subway scene was done without a green screen, largely relying on practical effects. According to director of photography Brett Jutkiewicz, "The special effects team was actually able to tow the car into and out of our subway platform set. So, there's some brief moments when you can see the car stopping at a station. That's actually practical. It's being pulled from a black fabric tunnel onto our subway platform set and you can actually see it pulling in." However, Jutkiewicz did originally protest the subway train flicker effects: "I definitely said to the directors, 'Is that too much? It's not totally realistic that it would flicker that much.' And they were like, 'No, we love it. It works.' And I think that's the whole thing about this film: we're creating this heightened naturalism where, even if something isn't super true to reality, we wanted it to be true enough to make you feel like you are in these environments while we heighten the experience and lean into the tension and the emotional experience the characters are going through."{{Cite web |last=Mulcahey |first=Matt |date=March 22, 2023 |title=Ghostface Takes Brooklyn: DP Brett Jutkiewicz on Scream VI {{!}} Filmmaker Magazine |url=https://filmmakermagazine.com/120540-interview-cinematographer-brett-jutkiewicz-scream-vi/ |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=Filmmaker Magazine |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412142814/https://filmmakermagazine.com/120540-interview-cinematographer-brett-jutkiewicz-scream-vi/ |url-status=live }}

The film's climax features a projection of a fictional movie made by the character Richie Kirsch. Some of the footage shown is actually from actor Jack Quaid's real-life home videos, interspliced with footage for the film, with voiceovers also provided by Quaid. The film features many homages and items from previous films inside the theater museum. The items used were not actually the original props from previous films but rather were recreated by the film's art and costume departments.{{Cite web |last=Davids |first=Brian |date=March 13, 2023 |title=Scream VI Filmmakers Radio Silence Talk the 'Feel-Good' Ending, Starting Fake Rumors and Not Giving Up on Neve Campbell |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-vi-ending-radio-on-who-dies-neve-campbell-1235349310/ |access-date=March 14, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=March 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230313182602/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-vi-ending-radio-on-who-dies-neve-campbell-1235349310/ |url-status=live}}

Music

{{main|Scream VI (soundtrack){{!}}Scream VI (soundtrack)}}

The film is scored by Brian Tyler, returning from the previous installment.{{cite web |url=https://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/14/brian-tyler-scoring-matt-bettinelli-olpins-tyler-gilletts-scream-6/ |title=Brian Tyler Scoring Matt Bettinelli-Olpin's & Tyler Gillett's Scream VI |work=Film Music Reporter |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215000044/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/12/14/brian-tyler-scoring-matt-bettinelli-olpins-tyler-gilletts-scream-6/ |url-status=live}} Sven Faulconer co-scored the film with Tyler.{{cite web |url = https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/01/26/sven-faulconer-joins-brian-tyler-to-co-score-matt-bettinelli-olpins-tyler-gilletts-scream-vi/ |title = Sven Faulconer Joins Brian Tyler to Co-Score Matt Bettinelli-Olpin's & Tyler Gillett's 'Scream VI' |website = FilmMusicReporter |date = January 26, 2023 |access-date = March 3, 2023 |archive-date = February 5, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230205090914/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/01/26/sven-faulconer-joins-brian-tyler-to-co-score-matt-bettinelli-olpins-tyler-gilletts-scream-vi/ |url-status = live}} American singer Demi Lovato released "Still Alive" on March 3, 2023, by Island Records as the lead single of the film's soundtrack.{{Cite magazine |last=Rowley |first=Glenn |date=February 16, 2023 |title=Demi Lovato Teases Scream VI Song "Still Alive": Here's When It Arrives |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/demi-lovato-still-alive-scream-vi-release-date-1235255523/ |access-date=February 18, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217180241/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/demi-lovato-still-alive-scream-vi-release-date-1235255523/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/03/03/demi-lovatos-original-song-still-alive-from-scream-6-released/ |title=Demi Lovato's Original Song "Still Alive" from Scream VI Released |access-date=March 4, 2023 |website=FilmMusicReporter |archive-date=March 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303204002/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/03/03/demi-lovatos-original-song-still-alive-from-scream-6-released/ |url-status=live}} Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park released a solo song as part of the Scream VI soundtrack, "In My Head", on March 10, featuring Kailee Morgue.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/mike-shinoda-reveals-that-he-has-a-new-solo-song-in-scream-vi|title=Mike Shinoda reveals that he has a new solo song in Scream VI|website=Kerrang!|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=February 10, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023|archive-date=February 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210160523/https://www.kerrang.com/mike-shinoda-reveals-that-he-has-a-new-solo-song-in-scream-vi|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-03-10-mike-shinoda-drops-killer-new-solo-song-for-scream-vi/ |title=Mike Shinoda Drops Killer New Solo Song For 'Scream VI' |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=iHeart |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314010137/https://www.iheart.com/alternate/amp/2023-03-10-mike-shinoda-drops-killer-new-solo-song-for-scream-vi/ |url-status=live}} The film's soundtrack score album was released on March 10 by Paramount Music.{{cite web |url = https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/03/09/scream-6-soundtrack-album-details/ |title = 'Scream VI' Soundtrack Album Details |website = FilmMusicReporter |date = March 9, 2023 |access-date = April 1, 2023 |archive-date = March 28, 2023 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230328091917/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/03/09/scream-6-soundtrack-album-details/ |url-status = live}}

Release

Scream VI had its world premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 6, 2023.{{Cite web |date=March 7, 2023 |last=Tavares |first=Joanna |title='Scream VI' movie premiere in NYC |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-scream-vi-movie-premiere-new-york-city-20230307-5bs3iwxgd5axfdbzryn572anby-photogallery.html |access-date=March 7, 2023 |website=New York Daily News |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307225204/https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-scream-vi-movie-premiere-new-york-city-20230307-5bs3iwxgd5axfdbzryn572anby-photogallery.html |url-status=live}} The film was released in the United States on March 10, 2023, by Paramount Pictures.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=November 4, 2022 |title=Scream 6 And Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Release Dates Shuffled By Paramount |url=https://deadline.com/2022/11/scream-6-dungeons-and-dragon-film-get-new-paramount-release-dates-1235163670/ |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104170635/https://deadline.com/2022/11/scream-6-dungeons-and-dragon-film-get-new-paramount-release-dates-1235163670/ |url-status=live}} It was originally set for release on March 31, 2023.{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=March 18, 2022 |title=Scream Sequel & Bob Marley Biopic Theatrical Release Dates Set By Paramount |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/scream-sequel-bob-marley-biopic-release-dates-1234981909/ |access-date=March 18, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714202614/https://deadline.com/2022/03/scream-sequel-bob-marley-biopic-release-dates-1234981909/ |url-status=live}} The film was released in RealD 3D, 4DX and Dolby Cinema formats.{{cite web |last=Squires |first=John |title='Scream VI' – What You Need to Know About the 3D Fan Event on March 9th |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3750634/scream-vi-fan-event-3d-what-you-need-know/ |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=February 13, 2023 |date=February 8, 2023 |archive-date=February 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209090930/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3750634/scream-vi-fan-event-3d-what-you-need-know/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Squires |first=John |title='Scream VI' 4DX Poster Takes a Slice Out of the Big Apple |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3750804/scream-vi-4dx-poster-takes-a-slice-out-of-the-big-apple/ |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=February 13, 2023 |date=February 10, 2023 |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217082908/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3750804/scream-vi-4dx-poster-takes-a-slice-out-of-the-big-apple/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Devore |first=Britta |title=Ghostface Haunts the Streets of New York in 'Scream VI' Dolby Poster |url=https://collider.com/scream-6-dolby-poster/ |website=Collider |access-date=February 13, 2023 |date=February 8, 2023 |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228195703/https://collider.com/scream-6-dolby-poster/ |url-status=live}}

= Marketing =

In several cities, a viral marketing stunt occurred, as the studio's marketing firm sent individuals wearing a Ghostface costume and mask to stand motionless in front of cameras and walk around the streets, resulting in multiple 911 calls from unsettled residents.{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3753257/ghostface-has-been-randomly-appearing-in-streets-across-the-country-images/ |title=Ghostface Has Been Randomly Appearing in Streets Across the Country [Images] |date=March 2, 2023 |first=Brad |last=Miska |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302153317/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3753257/ghostface-has-been-randomly-appearing-in-streets-across-the-country-images/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/ghostface-sightings-scream-6-stunt-police-called-1235541627/ |title=Yes, 'Scream 6' Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. |date=March 2, 2023 |first=Rebecca |last=Rubin |website=Variety |access-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-date=March 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303005748/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/ghostface-sightings-scream-6-stunt-police-called-1235541627/ |url-status=live}} The marketing campaign also included the launch of a website that allowed American users to receive personalized phone calls from Ghostface,{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3753325/want-a-personalized-phone-call-from-ghostface-theres-now-an-official-website-for-that/ |title=Want a Personalized Phone Call from Ghostface? There's Now an Official Website for That |date=March 2, 2023 |first=John |last=Squires |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-date=March 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302185438/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3753325/want-a-personalized-phone-call-from-ghostface-theres-now-an-official-website-for-that/ |url-status=live}} Scream-themed meals in different Chain pop-up dinners and an immersive walk-through featuring props and reconstructed sets from the franchise in California;{{cite web |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3752829/scream-vi-we-sliced-into-the-stabby-meal-and-walked-through-the-films-immersive-experience/ |title='Scream VI' – We Sliced into the Stabby Meal and Walked Through the Film's Immersive Experience |date=February 27, 2023 |first=Matt |last=Donato |website=Bloody Disgusting |access-date=February 27, 2023 |archive-date=February 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227210114/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3752829/scream-vi-we-sliced-into-the-stabby-meal-and-walked-through-the-films-immersive-experience/ |url-status=live}} the walk-throughs included appearances by directors and producers Radio Silence Productions, along with actors Mason Gooding, Dermot Mulroney and Tony Revolori.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/scream-6-ghostface-new-mask-origin/ |title=Scream 6 Spoils the Origin of Ghostface's New Mask |date=February 27, 2023 |first=Lee |last=Freitag |website=CBR |access-date=February 27, 2023 |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228083514/https://www.cbr.com/scream-6-ghostface-new-mask-origin/ |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-scream-vi-marketing-campaign-1235356919/ |title='Scream VI': Behind the Chillingly Effective Marketing Campaign |date=March 22, 2023 |first=Ashley |last=Cullins |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322180621/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-scream-vi-marketing-campaign-1235356919/ |url-status=live}}

= Home media =

Scream VI was released digitally on April 25, 2023, in the US, where it also began streaming on Paramount+ and various other regions. It was released on VOD on May 9, 2023, in other regions, such as the UK and Ireland.{{Cite web |last=Goren |first=Or |date=April 25, 2023 |title=Scream 6 Is Coming To UK Streaming In Two Weeks |url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/scream-6-uk-streaming/ |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=Cord Busters |archive-date=April 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425161839/https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/scream-6-uk-streaming/ |url-status=live }} Its DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray released in the US and some regions on July 11, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.blu-ray.com/digital/Scream-VI-Digital/58932/ | title=Scream VI Digital (4K Ultra HD) | access-date=April 15, 2023 | archive-date=April 15, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415064355/https://www.blu-ray.com/digital/Scream-VI-Digital/58932/ | url-status=live }} Upon its release, the film debuted at #1 on the UK Official Film Chart Top 40.{{cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/film-chart/ | title=Official Film Chart Top 40 | website=Official Charts | access-date=May 21, 2023 | archive-date=May 21, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521064541/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/film-chart/ | url-status=live }} The film grossed $5.5{{nbsp}}million in home media sales.

Reception

=Box office=

Scream VI grossed $108.2{{nbsp}}million in the United States and Canada, and $60.8{{nbsp}}million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $169.1{{nbsp}}million. Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $60{{nbsp}}million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues.{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title=Small Movies, Big Profits: Sydney Sweeney And Glen Powell's Rom-Com, Horror Hits Among Overachievers In Deadline's 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament |url= https://deadline.com/2024/05/most-profitable-movies-2023-biggest-returns-1235901633/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 1, 2024 |access-date=May 1, 2024}}

In the United States and Canada, Scream VI was projected to gross $35–40{{nbsp}}million from 3,675 theaters in its opening weekend.{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=March 7, 2023 |title=Box Office: 'Scream 6' Aims to Slash Franchise Opening Weekend Record With $35{{nbsp}}Million |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/scream-6-box-office-opening-weekend-estimate-record-1235545472/ |access-date=March 7, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307201955/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/scream-6-box-office-opening-weekend-estimate-record-1235545472/ |url-status=live}} The film made $19.3{{nbsp}}million on its first day, including $5.7{{nbsp}}million from Thursday night previews.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=J. Kim |date=March 11, 2023 |title=Box Office: 'Scream VI' Scoring Franchise High $43.5 Million Opening |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/scream-6-opening-day-jenna-ortega-melissa-barrera-1235549827/ |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311162707/https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/scream-6-opening-day-jenna-ortega-melissa-barrera-1235549827/ |url-status=live}} It went on to debut to $44.4{{Nbsp}}million, marking the highest opening weekend of the franchise and finishing first at the box office. Of the opening weekend audience, 71 percent of the audience was between the ages of 18 and 34 (with 42 percent being between 18 and 24), while 51 percent were male.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/box-office-scream-vi-2-1235284781/ |title='Scream VI' Even Louder With $44M+ Franchise Opening Record, 'Creed III' Punching $101M+ - Sunday Box Office |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 12, 2023 |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |access-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-date=March 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312002142/https://deadline.com/2023/03/box-office-scream-vi-2-1235284781/ |url-status=live}} It made $17.5{{nbsp}}million in its second weekend, finishing second behind newcomer Shazam! Fury of the Gods,{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-box-office-bomb-1235303827/ |title='Shazam! Fury Of The Gods' Doesn't Fly With Moviegoers At $30M Opening: Here's Why – Sunday Box Office |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 19, 2023 |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |access-date=March 19, 2023 |archive-date=March 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319010808/https://deadline.com/2023/03/shazam-fury-of-the-gods-box-office-bomb-1235303827/ |url-status=live}} and then $8.4{{nbsp}}million in its third weekend, finishing fourth.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/box-office-john-wick-chapter-4-keanu-reeves-1235309015/ |title='John Wick: Chapter 4': $73M+ Opening A Franchise Record, Best For Lionsgate In Pandemic Era – Sunday Box Office Update |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 26, 2023 |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |access-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324060528/https://deadline.com/2023/03/box-office-john-wick-chapter-4-keanu-reeves-1235309015/ |url-status=live}} The film crossed the $100{{nbsp}}million mark on April 5, becoming the first of the franchise to do so domestically since Scream 2 (1997).{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=April 6, 2023 |title='Scream VI' Crosses $100 Million, First in Franchise to Hit Box Office Milestone in 26 Years |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/scream-6-box-office-100-million-milestone-1235575749/ |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406181804/https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/scream-6-box-office-100-million-milestone-1235575749/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2023 |title=Scream VI hits a franchise best at the box office |url=https://www.avclub.com/scream-vi-crosses-100-million-box-office-first-1850309194 |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=The A.V. Club |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406215546/https://www.avclub.com/scream-vi-crosses-100-million-box-office-first-1850309194 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Romanchick |first=Shane |date=April 6, 2023 |title='Scream VI' Crosses $100 Million at Domestic Box Office |url=https://collider.com/scream-6-crosses-domestic-box-office-100-million/ |access-date=April 6, 2023 |website=Collider |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406213425/https://collider.com/scream-6-crosses-domestic-box-office-100-million/ |url-status=live }} It became the highest-grossing film in the franchise at the United States and Canada box office in unadjusted dollars.{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=April 9, 2023 |title=Box Office: 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Barrels to Record $204 Million Debut, 'Air' Scores $20 Million |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/box-office-super-mario-bros-movie-opening-weekend-record-air-scores-1235577619/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409145153/https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/box-office-super-mario-bros-movie-opening-weekend-record-air-scores-1235577619/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Malhotra |first=Rahul |date=April 9, 2023 |title='Scream VI' Slashes Its Way to Franchise-Best at Domestic Box Office |url=https://collider.com/scream-6-highest-grossing-scream-franchise/ |access-date=April 9, 2023 |website=Collider |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409180144/https://collider.com/scream-6-highest-grossing-scream-franchise/ |url-status=live }}

=Critical response=

{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|77|6.7|311|consensus=Certain aspects of horror's most murderously meta franchise may be going stale, but a change of setting and some inventive set pieces help keep Scream VI reasonably sharp.|access-date=September 15, 2023|ref=y}} {{Metacritic film prose|61|53|ref=yes|access-date=August 24, 2023}} Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of B+ on an A+ to F scale, while those at PostTrak gave it an overall 87% positive score, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it.

Chicago Sun-Times{{'s}} Richard Roeper gave the film three out of four stars, writing "Nevertheless, off we go on another aggressively gruesome, wickedly funny and at times cleverly staged Scream-fest that cheerfully defies logic while hitting all the right notes we've come to expect from the franchise." He praised the performances of Barrera, Ortega and Brown and felt the film's ending was "the most outlandish and spectacularly brutal ending of all".{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2023 |last=Roeper |first=Richard |author-link=Richard Roeper |title=Scream VI goes to New York with some new twists |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/movies-and-tv/2023/3/8/23627353/scream-vi-review-movie-new-york-melissa-barrera-jenna-ortega-jasmin-savoy-brown |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308083450/https://chicago.suntimes.com/movies-and-tv/2023/3/8/23627353/scream-vi-review-movie-new-york-melissa-barrera-jenna-ortega-jasmin-savoy-brown |url-status=live}} Owen Gleiberman, writing for Variety, gave the film a positive review despite finding it "too long", noting that it "is a pretty good thriller [...] [and] a gory homicidal shell game that's clever in all the right ways, staged and shot more forcefully than the previous film, eager to take advantage of its more sprawling but enclosed cosmopolitan setting".{{Cite web |last=Gleiberman |first=Owen |author-link=Owen Gleiberman |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Scream VI Review: Once More Unto the Mask, as Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega Battle Ghostface in New York |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/scream-vi-review-jenna-ortega-1235545895/ |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=Variety |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308080736/https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/scream-vi-review-jenna-ortega-1235545895/ |url-status=live}}

Benjamin Lee from The Guardian gave the film a four-star rating out of five, describing it as gorier and a smarter follow-up to Scream (2022).{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Benjamin |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Scream VI review – Ghostface takes Manhattan in standout slasher sequel |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/08/scream-6-review-ghostface-manhattan-horror-sequel |access-date=March 9, 2023 |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308232651/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/08/scream-6-review-ghostface-manhattan-horror-sequel |url-status=live}} Simon Thompson from The Playlist gave the film an A and described Panettiere as "the active ingredient here, the bolt from the blue, and she revels in the role, delivering a real treat for die-hard fans".{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Simon|date=March 8, 2023|title=Scream VI Review: The Killer Franchise Delivers Again, Continuing To Carve Out A New Path With Great Success|url=https://theplaylist.net/scream-vi-review-the-killer-franchise-delivers-again-continuing-to-carve-out-a-new-path-with-great-success-20230308/|access-date=March 8, 2023|website=The Playlist|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308164031/https://theplaylist.net/scream-vi-review-the-killer-franchise-delivers-again-continuing-to-carve-out-a-new-path-with-great-success-20230308/|url-status=live}} Bleeding Cool writer Aedan Juvet described the sixth entry as a "perfect" genre film, praising Panettiere's return to the franchise.{{cite web |last=Juvet |first=Aedan |date=March 9, 2023 |url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/scream-vi-achieves-perfection-in-an-unmatched-franchise-review/ |title=Scream VI Achieves Perfection in an Unrivaled Franchise (Review) |access-date=August 4, 2023 |archive-date=July 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727092718/https://bleedingcool.com/movies/scream-vi-achieves-perfection-in-an-unmatched-franchise-review/ |url-status=live }} In a review rated four out of five stars, Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent called the film "bloody, satisfying and ridiculously fun" and similarly praised the performance of Panettiere, who "plays the role with a sly wit".{{Cite web |last=Loughrey |first=Clarisse |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Scream VI is bloody, satisfying and ridiculously fun – review |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/scream-6-review-release-date-b2296308.html |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=The Independent |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308124324/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/scream-6-review-release-date-b2296308.html |url-status=live}}

Olly Richards, reviewing the film for Empire, gave it three out of five stars, opining that it was "still far more inventive and entertaining than most horror franchises of a similar vintage", yet "one of the sillier series entries in terms of plot, but still scary enough and funny enough to leave you hoping Ghostface might yet kill again".{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/scream-vi/|title=Scream VI Review|website=Empire|last=Richards|first=Olly|date=March 8, 2023|access-date=March 8, 2023|archive-date=March 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230310033731/https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/scream-vi/|url-status=live}} Jeffrey Anderson, writing for Common Sense Media, wrote "While this slasher sequel is bogged down by complicated lore and is far more brutal than it is actually scary, the strong characters and an effective mystery come together to make it a cut above. Fans of the franchise will likely want to rewatch the previous five movies before tackling Scream VI, as it has many, many references to them."{{Cite web |title=Scream VI Movie Review |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/scream-vi |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=Common Sense Media |archive-date=March 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328201739/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/scream-vi |url-status=live}} Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave it a mixed review, believing the film to be a satisfying addition to the franchise by blending nostalgia with a fresh take, but concluded that it was "not exactly cutting-edge anymore".{{Cite web |last=Scheck |first=Frank |author-link=Frank Scheck |date=March 8, 2023 |title=Scream VI Review: Ghostface Strikes Again in the Franchise's Goriest, Most Meta Entry Yet |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/scream-vi-review-jenna-ortega-1235343483/ |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=March 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308083354/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/scream-vi-review-jenna-ortega-1235343483/ |url-status=live}}

Among the most critical was Slash Film{{'s}} Jack Hawkins, who named Scream VI one of the most disappointing horror films of 2023. "Unfortunately, no amount of NYC establishing shots can distract you from just how rinsed this franchise has become," Hawkins added.https://www.slashfilm.com/1476607/disappointing-most-horror-movies-2023-list/#:~:text=Microsoft%2C%20Apple%2C%20DirecTV-,Scream%20VI,-Paramount%20Pictures

=Accolades=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"" \|+ {{sronly\|Accolades received by Scream VI}}
scope="col" \| Award ! scope="col" \| Date of ceremony ! scope="col" \| Category ! scope="col" \| Nominee(s) ! scope="col" \| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" \| {{Ref heading\|multi=no}}
scope="row" \| Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards \|June 30, 2023 \|Best Horror \|Scream VI \| {{nom}} \| style="text-align:center;" \| {{Cite web \|last=Meyer \|first=Ronald \|date=July 2, 2023 \|title=2023 HCA Midseason Awards: 'Across the Spider-Verse' wins Best Picture; 'Barbie' tops 'Oppenheimer' as most anticipated release [FULL WINNERS LIST] \|url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/2023-hca-midseason-awards-full-winners-list/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705040212/https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/2023-hca-midseason-awards-full-winners-list/ \|archive-date=July 5, 2023 \|access-date=July 5, 2023 \|website=Gold Derby}}
rowspan="3" scope="row" \|MTV Movie & TV Awards \| rowspan="3" \|May 7, 2023 \| Best Fight \| data-sort-value="Cox, Courteney" \| Courteney Cox (as Gale Weathers) vs. Ghostface \| {{won}} \| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" \| {{Cite web \|last=Nordyke \|first=Kimberly \|date=May 7, 2023 \|title=MTV Movie & TV Awards: Full List of Winners \|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014322/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ \|archive-date=May 8, 2023 \|access-date=May 8, 2023 \|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}
Best Movie \| Scream VI \| {{won}}
Best Song \| data-sort-value="Lovato, Demi" \| Demi Lovato for "Still Alive" \| {{nom}}
scope="row" \| Saturn Awards \| February 4, 2024 \| Best Horror Film Release \|Scream VI \| {{nom}} \| style="text-align: center;" \| {{cite web\|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/\|title='Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Oppenheimer', 'Star Trek' Series Lead Nominations For Genre-Focused Saturn Awards\|website=Deadline Hollywood\|first=Patrick\|last=Hipes\|date=December 6, 2023\|access-date=December 7, 2023\|archive-date=December 7, 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207141641/https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/\|url-status=live}}
rowspan="3" scope="row" \| People's Choice Awards \| rowspan="3"\| February 18, 2024 \| The Drama Movie of the Year \|Scream VI \| {{nom}} \| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" \| {{cite web \|last1=Lewis \|first1=Hilary \|last2=Rahman \|first2=Abid \|title=People's Choice Awards Nominations: 'Barbie' Leads Film Nods With Nine \|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/2024-peoples-choice-awards-nominations-list-1235785327/ \|website=The Hollywood Reporter \|access-date=January 14, 2024 \|date=January 11, 2024}}
The Drama Movie Star of the Year \| data-sort-value="Ortega, Jenna" \| Jenna Ortega \| {{won}}
The Female Movie Star of the Year \| data-sort-value="Ortega, Jenna" \| Jenna Ortega \| {{nom}}
rowspan="2" scope="row" \| Critics' Choice Super Awards \| rowspan="2"\| April 4, 2024 \| Best Actress in a Horror Movie \| Jenna Ortega \| {{nom}} \| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" \| {{Cite web\|url=https://www.criticschoice.com/2024/03/07/nominations-announced-for-the-critics-choice-associations-4th-annual-critics-choice-super-awards-honoring-superhero-science-fiction-fantasy-horror-and-action-movies-and-s/\|title=Nominations Announced for the Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual 'Critics Choice Super Awards' Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action Movies and Series\|website=Critics' Choice Super Awards\|author=Critics' Choice Super Awards\|date=March 7, 2024\|access-date=March 8, 2024}}
Best Horror Movie \| Scream VI \| {{nom}}

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scope="row" | Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards

|June 30, 2023

|Best Horror

|Scream VI

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align:center;" | {{Cite web |last=Meyer |first=Ronald |date=July 2, 2023 |title=2023 HCA Midseason Awards: 'Across the Spider-Verse' wins Best Picture; 'Barbie' tops 'Oppenheimer' as most anticipated release [FULL WINNERS LIST] |url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/2023-hca-midseason-awards-full-winners-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705040212/https://www.goldderby.com/article/2023/2023-hca-midseason-awards-full-winners-list/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Gold Derby}}

rowspan="3" scope="row" |MTV Movie & TV Awards

| rowspan="3" |May 7, 2023

| Best Fight

| data-sort-value="Cox, Courteney" | Courteney Cox (as Gale Weathers) vs. Ghostface

| {{won}}

| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | {{Cite web |last=Nordyke |first=Kimberly |date=May 7, 2023 |title=MTV Movie & TV Awards: Full List of Winners |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014322/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mtv-movie-tv-awards-2023-winners-list-1235479868/ |archive-date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

Best Movie

| Scream VI

| {{won}}

Best Song

| data-sort-value="Lovato, Demi" | Demi Lovato for "Still Alive"

| {{nom}}

scope="row" | Saturn Awards

| February 4, 2024

| Best Horror Film Release

|Scream VI

| {{nom}}

| style="text-align: center;" | {{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/|title='Avatar: The Way Of Water', 'Oppenheimer', 'Star Trek' Series Lead Nominations For Genre-Focused Saturn Awards|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=December 6, 2023|access-date=December 7, 2023|archive-date=December 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207141641/https://deadline.com/2023/12/saturn-awards-nominations-list-movies-tv-1235654052/|url-status=live}}

rowspan="3" scope="row" | People's Choice Awards

| rowspan="3"| February 18, 2024

| The Drama Movie of the Year

|Scream VI

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | {{cite web |last1=Lewis |first1=Hilary |last2=Rahman |first2=Abid |title=People's Choice Awards Nominations: 'Barbie' Leads Film Nods With Nine |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/2024-peoples-choice-awards-nominations-list-1235785327/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=January 14, 2024 |date=January 11, 2024}}

The Drama Movie Star of the Year

| data-sort-value="Ortega, Jenna" | Jenna Ortega

| {{won}}

The Female Movie Star of the Year

| data-sort-value="Ortega, Jenna" | Jenna Ortega

| {{nom}}

rowspan="2" scope="row" | Critics' Choice Super Awards

| rowspan="2"| April 4, 2024

| Best Actress in a Horror Movie

| Jenna Ortega

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | {{Cite web|url=https://www.criticschoice.com/2024/03/07/nominations-announced-for-the-critics-choice-associations-4th-annual-critics-choice-super-awards-honoring-superhero-science-fiction-fantasy-horror-and-action-movies-and-s/|title=Nominations Announced for the Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual 'Critics Choice Super Awards' Honoring Superhero, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Horror, and Action Movies and Series|website=Critics' Choice Super Awards|author=Critics' Choice Super Awards|date=March 7, 2024|access-date=March 8, 2024}}

Best Horror Movie

| Scream VI

| {{nom}}

Sequel

{{Main|Scream 7{{!}}Scream 7}}

In March 2023, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillet were "hopeful" for a seventh film in the series and said they would like to continue to see more films in the franchise "whether we're involved or not".{{Cite news |first1=Armando |last1=Tinoco |first2=Scott |last2=Shilstone |date=March 7, 2023 |title=Scream 6 Directors Are Hopeful For Scream 7 'Whether We're Involved Or Not' |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/scream-6-directors-hopeful-scream-7-future-film-franchise-1235281159/ |work=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314095110/https://deadline.com/2023/03/scream-6-directors-hopeful-scream-7-future-film-franchise-1235281159/ |url-status=live}} They also stated that they wanted Campbell to return in future installments, saying "we'd love to be able to make another movie with her, and we're not giving up".

In August, Christopher Landon was announced as the director of the seventh film.{{Cite news |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |date=August 2, 2023 |title=Christopher Landon to Direct 'Scream 7' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-landon-to-direct-scream-7-1235549639/ |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805014404/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-landon-to-direct-scream-7-1235549639/ |url-status=live}} Production had been slowed by the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes; plans were pushed back again on November 21, when Barrera was fired from the film for social media posts in support of Palestine during the Gaza war which were interpreted as antisemitic by producers.{{Cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/melissa-barrera-fired-scream-vii-1235669458/ |work=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US |title=Melissa Barrera Dropped From Scream VII After Social Media Posts Amid Israel-Hamas War |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=November 21, 2023 |accessdate=November 21, 2023 |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121220455/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/melissa-barrera-fired-scream-vii-1235669458/amp/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Manfredi |first1=Lucas |title=Entertainment Leaders Gary Barber, Ynon Kreiz, Jeffrey Katzenberg and More Jointly Denounce 'Brutal Attacks by Hamas'|url=https://www.thewrap.com/gary-barber-ynon-kreiz-jeffrey-katzenberg-hamas-israel-joint-statement/ |access-date=January 14, 2024 |date=October 12, 2023}} The next day, it was announced that Ortega was not returning due to scheduling conflicts with filming the Netflix series Wednesday,{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Jenna Ortega Not Returning For Scream 7 Due To Wednesday Shooting Schedule – The Dish |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/jenna-ortega-scream-departure-melissa-barrera-wednesday-1235634200/ |access-date=November 22, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}} as well as due to salary disputes with Spyglass Media Group,{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-franchise-jenna-ortega-melissa-barrera-1235683989/ | title=It's a Scary Time for the 'Scream' Franchise | website=The Hollywood Reporter | date=November 29, 2023 }} while it was also reported that screenwriters Vanderbilt and Busick were now tasked with "starting from scratch".{{Cite web| last1=Lang |first1=Brent |last2=Donnelly |first2=Matt |date=November 23, 2023 |title=Scream 7 Faces Full Creative Reboot After Losing Jenna Ortega; Neve Campbell and Patrick Dempsey on Wish List (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/scream-7-eyes-neve-campbell-patrick-dempsey-to-return-1235805929/ |access-date=November 23, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} On December 23, Landon announced that he was no longer associated with the sequel, saying: "I guess now is as good a time as any to announce I formally exited Scream 7 weeks ago. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. And my heart did break for everyone involved. Everyone. But it's time to move on."{{Cite web |first1=Boris |last1=Kit |first2=Aaron |last2=Couch |date=December 23, 2023 |title=Scream VII Loses Director Christopher Landon: 'A Dream Job That Turned Into a Nightmare' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scream-vii-director-christopher-landon-drops-out-1235680696/ |access-date=December 23, 2023 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2023 |title=Director Christopher Landon Exits Scream 7 |first=Britta |last=Devore |url=https://collider.com/scream-7-director-christopher-landon-exits/ |access-date=December 23, 2023 |website=Collider}}

In March 2024, Campbell wrote on her Instagram that she would return as Sidney. She also confirmed that Kevin Williamson, the writer and producer of several previous Scream films, would direct from a script by Busick, with Radio Silence returning as executive producers.{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=March 12, 2024 |title=Neve Campbell Announces She Is Back For New Scream Movie |url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/neve-campbell-scream-7-1235856220/ |access-date=March 12, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} Cox, Gooding and Brown will also reprise their respective roles as Gale Weathers and the twins Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin.

Scream 7 is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on February 27, 2026, by Paramount Pictures.{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Brent |date=October 1, 2024 |title='Scream 7' Sets Release Date for February 2026 |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/scream-7-release-date-2026-1236161625/ |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}