“I am very grateful for this opportunity and to West Craven”

Kevin Williamson has started filming Scream 7 and shared a post after the workday ended.

The director returns to the franchise he helped start as screenwriter of the original film released in 1996 and directed by Wes Craven.

“I’m not supposed to post on Shout and I hope @spyglassmediagr and @paramountpics will forgive me, but when you’re having one of the best days of your life, it’s really hard to keep it to yourself,” Williamson shared on Instagram. “What an amazing day I I got to work with an incredible and talented cast and crew. They brought their A game and supported me every step of the way.

He continued: “I am very grateful for this opportunity and to Wes Craven who has been on my mind through all of this. The profound impact he has had on my life and career is endless. What a day! I can’t wait for tomorrow! #scream7. »

Scream 7 is set to open on February 27, 2026, and Kevin Williamson and Neve Campbell will return to the franchise they launched in 1996. Williamson created the franchise and will direct the seventh installment, with Guy Busick set to write the screenplay.

Courteney Cox is also set to reprise her role as Gale Weathers from the original slasher film. Others Mason Gooding and Chad Meeks-Martin. Newcomer Isabel May will play Sidney’s daughter, with Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Mckenna Grace, Sam Rechner and Anna Camp also on board in new, undisclosed roles.