Scream 7 will finally be released in theaters in February 2026, more than two years after Melissa Barrera was fired from the project. When the news of her exit broke, horror fans were shocked and vowed to boycott the upcoming film. But with original final girl Neve Campbell and other faces like Matthew Lillard back in the franchise, others are still excited to see Ghostface wreak havoc again. So, why was Melissa suddenly axed from Scream 7 ?

Below, Hollywood Life has compiled the whole story behind Melissa’s shocking firing, her response and what’s going on with the Scream franchise following her departure.

How Many Scream Movies Was Melissa Barrera in?

Melissa stars in two movies from the franchise: 2022’s Scream and 2023’s Scream VI as Samantha “Sam” Carpenter

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