Scream 7 Debuts With Franchise's Lowest Rotten Tomatoes Score In 26 Years

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Published Feb 26, 2026, 9:38 AM EST

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Sidney Prescott's long-awaited return to the franchise in Scream 7 is heavily dividing critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Shortly before the film's release in theaters, reviews from critics have finally begun to roll out, and they're not as overwhelmingly positive as the franchise's three most recent entries. Based on 30 reviews, Scream 7 has debuted with a 47% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

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