Overview

• Christopher Landon, initially hired to direct 'Scream 7,' left the project in December 2023 after receiving death threats following Melissa Barrera's firing.
• Spyglass Entertainment dismissed Barrera in November 2023 over her pro-Palestinian social media posts, which they labeled as hate speech, sparking widespread backlash.
• Landon clarified that he had no role in Barrera's firing but became a target of fan hostility, with threats so severe that the FBI and studio security intervened.
• Jenna Ortega, Barrera's co-star, also exited the film, citing Barrera's dismissal and the project's instability as her reasons for leaving.
• The franchise has since been taken over by original 'Scream' screenwriter Kevin Williamson, who is directing a nostalgia-focused installment set for release in February 2026.