‘Scream 5’ – Which Is Just Titled ‘Scream’ – Has Wrapped Filming And Will Hit Theaters In 2022
Scream 5is on track to hit its January 2022 release date. The upcoming sequel/reboot, which is officially and confusingly titledScream, has officially wrapped filming after a three-month production in Wilmington, North Carolina amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
OriginalScreamwriterKevin Williamsonrevealed in a tweet Wednesday that the newScreamhas wrapped production, and that sequel/reboot is just titledScream, the same as the original.
“That’s a wrap on Scream, which I’m excited to announce is the official title of the next film!” Williamson tweeted. “Nearly 25 years ago, when I wrote Scream and Wes Craven brought it to life, I could not have imagined the lasting impact it would have on you, the fans.”
That’s a wrap on Scream, which I’m excited to announce is the official title of the next film! Nearly 25 years ago, when I wrote Scream and Wes Craven brought it to life, I could not have imagined the lasting impact it would have on you, the fans. (1/3)pic.twitter.com/RCuhVUclG4
— Kevin Williamson (@kevwilliamson)July 20, 2025
Williamson added, “I’m excited for you to return to Woodsboro and get really scared again. I believe Wes would’ve been so proud of the film that Matt and Tyler are making. I’m thrilled to be reunited with Neve, Courteney, David and Marley, and to be working alongside a new filmmaking team and incredible cast of newcomers that have come together to continue Wes’s legacy with the upcoming relaunch of the franchise that I hold so dear to my heart.”
That’s a remarkably fast production amid the pandemic, which has slowed down most film and TV productions to a snail’s pace due to the coronavirus safety protocols designed to keep crew and cast members safe from the threat of infection.Screamalso had its brush with coronavirus-related delays, afterthree crew members tested positivein September shortly after production began. However, it barely caused a hitch in the filming schedule, which continued to proceed without any delays. With a relatively quick production, it seemsScreamis on track to open in theaters in January 2022.
Screamwill feature the return of series mainstayNeve Campbell, who played Sidney Prescott in the other four films, alongside returning cast membersDavid ArquetteandCourteney Cox. The soft relaunch of the beloved horror property under Spyglass Media Group and Paramount will also star franchise newcomersJack Quaid,Melissa Barrera,Jenna Ortega,Dylan Minnette,Mason Gooding,Kyle Gallner,Jasmin Savoy Brown,Mikey Madison, andSonia Ben Ammar. Plot details aren’t known yet forScream, though Williamsonrecently praisedJames VanderbiltandGuy Busick’s script for being both fresh and familiar.
Radio Silence — the directing team that includesMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett, who brought us the incredible 2019 horror filmReady or Not— are directingScream. It will mark the firstScreammovie without Wes Craven at the helm.
