Thescreescore – The freshly unveiled trailer for Scream 7 has been met with a wave of controversy, reigniting the flames surrounding Melissa Barrera’s contentious dismissal from the project. The actress was terminated from the slasher sequel back on November 23, 2023, following a series of social media posts addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict. Spyglass Media Group deemed her statements unacceptable, leading to her immediate removal, a decision that sparked outrage among fans who defended Barrera’s right to express her views.
Spyglass Media Group released a statement articulating that Barrera’s comments crossed a line. A spokesperson said that the studio has “zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”
Now, with the trailer’s debut, the backlash has resurfaced, with many calling for a boycott of Scream 7 in protest of Barrera’s absence. Social media platforms are buzzing with dissent, as fans voice their disappointment and pledge their support for the actress’s future endeavors. One user on X urged fellow horror enthusiasts to "Boycott Scream 7 and support Scary Movie 6 instead."
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While some are boycotting, others are promoting Barrera’s other projects. Another X user advertised Barrera’s horror comedy movie, Your Monster. They wrote, "Anyways YOUR MONSTER (2024) starring Melissa Barrera is streaming on HBO Max and Hulu." Meanwhile, someone else reminded people on X of her new science fiction TV series, The Copenhagen Test, that will be released at the end of 2025. "Reminder to everyone: The Copenhagen Test starring Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera is set to premiere on December 27th."
Despite the controversy, Scream 7 is moving forward with a mix of returning franchise favorites and fresh faces. Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Neve Campbell, Scott Foley, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Mason Gooding are set to reprise their roles, while Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Anna Camp, Isabel May, Celeste O’Connor, Asa Germann, Sam Rechner, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Mark Consuelos, and Ethan Embry join the cast.
Directed by Kevin Williamson and written by Guy Busick, Scream 7 is currently slated for a theatrical release on February 27, 2026. Whether the film can overcome the shadow of the Barrera controversy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the debate surrounding her firing is far from over, and thescreescore.com will keep you updated.
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