‘Scream 7’ Rated R for Strong Bloody Violence, Gore, Language

The February 27, 2026 theatrical release of the slasher sequel Scream 7 is swiftly approaching – and two weeks out from the release date, the Motion Picture Association ratings board has announced that the film has earned an R rating with strong bloody violence, gore, and language. Every film in the franchise has been rated R, and Scream 7 keeps the tradition going.

via: Bloody Disgusting

That’s what we’ve come to expect from the franchise. Here’s what earned the previous installments their R ratings:

• Scream: “Strong graphic horror violence and gore, and for language”

• Scream 2: “Language and strong bloody violence”

• Scream 3: “Strong horror violence and language”

• Scream 4: “Strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking”

• Scream (2022): “Strong bloody violence, language throughout, and some sexual references”

• Scream VI: “Strong bloody violence and language throughout, and brief drug use”

The latest entry in the slasher saga opens in theaters — including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and other premium large formats — on February 27 via Paramount.

Kevin Williamson (writer of Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4) directs from a script he co-wrote with Guy Busick (Scream 2022, Scream VI).

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

Neve Campbell returns alongside franchise veterans Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown.

Isabel May, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, and Mark Consuelos round out the cast.

William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein produce.