"Scream 7" achieved a franchise record with $97.2 million in worldwide box office sales
The film earned $64.1 million domestically and $33.1 million internationally
This marks the highest global, international, and North American opening for the franchise
The success demonstrates the enduring popularity of the "Scream" series after nearly 30 years
Another horror film "Wuthering Heights" is also performing strongly, nearing $200 million
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"Scream 7," the latest installment in Paramount and Spyglass Media's long-running slasher series, generated a franchise-record $97.2 million in worldwide ticket sales during its opening weekend of March 1-3, 2026. The horror film, which has revitalized the iconic franchise that began in 1996, collected $64.1 million domestically in North America and $33.1 million from international markets, setting new records for both global and regional box office performances for the series. The impressive debut marks a significant achievement for the "Scream" franchise, which has consistently performed well but has never reached these heights in its previous six installments. Industry analysts attribute the success to a combination of factors: the enduring popularity of the meta-horror concept, effective marketing that capitalized on nostalgia while attracting new audiences, and the post-pandemic resurgence of theatrical attendance. The film's ability to balance slasher elements with self-aware humor appears to have resonated strongly with audiences, particularly in the crucial 18-34 demographic. While "Scream 7" dominated its opening weekend, it's worth noting that another horror-related film, "Wuthering Heights," is also performing exceptionally well, nearing the $200 million mark in global ticket sales. This suggests a strong appetite for genre films among audiences worldwide. The box office performance of "Scream 7" positions it as one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of recent years and demonstrates that established horror franchises can continue to find commercial success when creatively revitalized. The film's performance may also influence upcoming projects in the horror genre, with studios potentially looking to similar approaches for their own franchises.
Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit physical or psychological fear in its viewers. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements of the genre include monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs.
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Mar 1, 2026 10:45am PT ‘Scream 7’ Launches to Killer $97 Million at Global Box Office, ‘Wuthering Heights’ Nears $200 Million By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Sets Franchise Record With Bloody Good $64 Million Debut 3 hours ago Warner Bros. Sale to Paramount Over Netflix Won’t Save Movie Theaters: ‘Pick Your Poison’ 2 days ago Megan Thee Stallion to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ as Gender-Flipped Harold Zidler 3 days ago See All “ Scream 7 ” made a killing in its first weekend at the box office, generating $97.2 million in worldwide ticket sales. The latest installment in Paramount and Spyglass Media’s long-running slasher series has collected $33.1 million overseas and $64.1 million domestically. Those returns mark a global, international and North American record for the franchise, which began with 1996’s “Scream.” Related Stories Here's How to Watch Peacock Online for Free
