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Scream movies in order
From Scream in 1996 to Scream 7 in 2026: every Scream film in the Horror Planet catalog in release order, who made each one and how they connect.
Release order
- 1
Scream (1996)
Kevin Williamson's script made the rules of horror part of the plot and revived the slasher.
- 2
Scream 2 (1997)
Sidney Prescott is now in college as a new Ghostface stalks a campus where her story has become a movie.
- 3
Scream (2022)
A new Ghostface strikes Woodsboro 25 years later, and Sidney, Gale and Dewey return.
- 4
Scream VI (2023)
The survivors move to New York City and Ghostface follows them onto the subway.
- 5
Scream 7 (2026)
The original Scream writer directs Neve Campbell's return as Sidney, and it became the highest-grossing Scream film at $214 million.
How they connect
- Scream to Scream 7 sequel
Kevin Williamson returns, now as director.
- Scream to Scream 2 sequel
Sidney goes to college and Ghostface follows.
- Scream 2 to Scream sequel
Woodsboro, 25 years on.
- Scream to Scream VI sequel
The survivors move to New York.
- Scream VI to Scream 7 sequel
The next chapter of Ghostface.
Questions
What is the first Scream movie?
Scream (1996), directed by Wes Craven. Kevin Williamson's script made the rules of horror part of the plot and revived the slasher.
What is the newest Scream movie?
Scream 7 (2026), directed by Kevin Williamson.
Who directed the Scream movies?
Across the 5 films here: Wes Craven, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Kevin Williamson.
Film facts on this page come from each film's Wikipedia article: Scream 2, Scream, Scream VI.