Scream 7 opened to a historic domestic box office haul. The film earned $64.1 million from 3,540 theaters in its first weekend. That number beats the previous franchise record of $44.4 million set by Scream VI. The strong start pushed the worldwide total to $97.2 million, a new high for the series.
The success stems from the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott. Fans cheered her comeback after she missed the prior film due to a pay dispute. Legacy actors Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Matthew Lillard also appeared, adding nostalgia and drawing younger viewers. PostTrak data shows that 77 % of the audience was between 18 and 44 years old. Premium formats helped the film as well. Large screens accounted for 40 % of the domestic gross, and the movie played in IMAX for the first time in the franchise, adding $7.1 million to the global total.
International markets boost Scream 7 earnings
Outside the United States, Scream 7 collected $33.1 million from 52 markets. The United Kingdom led the overseas tally with $5.3 million, followed by France with $4.2 million, Mexico with $3 million, Australia with $2.5 million and Germany with $2.4 million. The film has yet to open in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, leaving room for more growth.
Compared with Scream VI, the new release shows a 35 % increase in like‑for‑like markets. The strong international response confirms that the franchise still resonates worldwide.
Sony’s Goat holds steady while Warner Bros. eyes milestones
While Scream 7 dominated the weekend, Sony’s animated adventure Goat kept a respectable run. The movie added $12 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $73.9 million and its worldwide total to $130.5 million. Goat will face fresh competition next week when Disney and Pixar release Hoppers.
Warner Bros. continues to see solid numbers from Wuthering Heights. The adaptation earned $6.95 million in its third weekend, raising its domestic total to $72.3 million and its international total to $119.7 million. The film now sits at $192 million worldwide, edging close to the $200 million milestone.
Both studios benefit from the overall health of the 2026 box office season. The strong performance of Scream 7, Goat and Wuthering Heights demonstrates that audiences still seek a mix of horror thrills, animated fun and literary adaptations.
Industry analysts expect the momentum to continue as new releases arrive later this month. The record‑breaking opening of Scream 7 sets a high bar for upcoming titles and highlights the power of legacy casting and premium format screenings.
Source: Superhero Hype
