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'Scream 7' scares up record $64 million at weekend box office

Headline from KYMA Yuma, from the development of Mar 1, 2026

Newest development Mar 2, 2026 · 2 reportsBox office report: Scream 7 slashes its way to a franchise record

Paramount's "Scream 7" slashed its way to the top spot, earning $64.1 million, which is the best opening in the franchise's 30-year history.

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  1. ‘Scream 7’ Projected To Have Killer Opening Weekend At Box Office

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Makes $7.8 Million in Previews, Highest Ever for Franchise

    Headline from Variety ·

  3. Names this update

    'Scream 7' scares up record $64 million at weekend box office

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

  4. Newest

    Box office report: Scream 7 slashes its way to a franchise record

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    ‘Scream 7’ Projected To Have Killer Opening Weekend At Box Office (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    “Scream 7,” featuring the return of Neve Campbell to take on the Ghostface killer, is projected to haul in big numbers at this weekend’s box office.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office Preview: ‘Scream 7’ Set to Deliver Year’s Top Opening With $40 Million-Plus (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Many pundits believe Scream 7 will make franchise history in besting the $44.4 million domestic launch of the last installment.

  3. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Makes $7.8 Million in Previews, Highest Ever for Franchise (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    'Scream 7' makes $7.8 million in previews at the box office.

  4. Deadline

    Box Office: 'Scream 7' Posts Franchise Record Previews of $7.5M (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    'Scream 7' is off to a great start at the weekend box office with $7.5M in previews, a franchise record.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Scares Up Franchise-Best $7.8M in Previews (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The pic's promising start gives David Ellison's Paramount another reason to celebrate after getting another chance to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

  6. Forbes

    Scream 7’s Box Office And Rotten Tomatoes Score Are Big Surprises (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Scream 7 was hated for years in corners of the internet, but now that it's arrived, it's shown that social media is not real life with its earnings ands scores.

  7. Deadline

    Box Office: 'Scream 7' Opening To $60M Franchise Record In U.S. (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    'Scream 7' is off to a great start at the weekend box office with $7.5M in previews, a franchise record.

  8. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Sets Franchise Record With Bloody Good $64 Million Debut (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    "Scream 7" cemented a franchise record with $65 million in its box office debut.

  9. WDIO Duluth

    'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    “Scream” is still making a killing. Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, “Scream 7” debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The bigger-than-expected opening is a win for Paramount, which on Friday announced its acquisition of Wa…

  10. Gizmodo

    ‘Scream 7’ Broke Franchise Box Office Records Despite Franchise-Worst Reviews (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The return of Ghostface slashed up the box office with almost $100 million globally.

  11. Newsweek

    Box office report: Scream 7 slashes its way to a franchise record (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Scream 7 rode the good will of its predecessors and scored a record opening, despite the notable absence of Melissa Barrera

  12. Breitbart News

    Box Office: ‘Scream 7’ Opens With Franchise Best $64.1 Million in Win for Paramount (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    NEW YORK -- “Scream” is still making a killing.

  13. Fortune

    'Scream 7' rides millennial slasher nostalgia to $64.1 million opening at box office (opens Fortune)

    Published

    Fortune's feed description

    In a so-far sluggish 2026 at the box office, “Scream 7” managed the best debut of the year in a surprise win for Paramount.

  14. PJ Media

    'Scream 7' Slashes Way to the Top of the Box Office; Makes a Killing for Paramount (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Scream 7 dominates the box office with a $64.1M debut, marking a major win for Paramount and its conservative-backed leadership.

  15. KYMA Yuma

    'Scream 7' scares up record $64 million at weekend box office (opens KYMA Yuma)

    Published

    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Paramount's "Scream 7" slashed its way to the top spot, earning $64.1 million, which is the best opening in the franchise's 30-year history.

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