It’s been over a decade sinceWes Craven’s fourthScreammovie hit theaters. At the time, many thought that would be the end of the franchise. Then when Craven died in 2015, they thought that would be the end. But as it turns out, Ghostface has other plans.
Prepare yourself forScream, the newest addition to the series. The fifth movie is billed as a total relaunch even though it’s still continuing the franchise’s story. The newScreamhas been directed byMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillettand written byJames VanderbiltandGuy Busick. The movie introduces yet another killer wearing the Ghostface mask who’s going about murdering teenagers in Woodsboro.
Screamwill seeCourteney Cox,David Arquette, andNeve Campbellreprise their roles as Gale Weathers, Dewey Riley, and Sidney Prescott from previous movies, along withMarley Sheltonas Judy Hicks andRoger L. Jacksonas the voice of Ghostface. New cast members joining the franchise includeMelissa Barrera,Mason Gooding,Jenna Ortega,Jack Quaid,Dylan Minnette,Mason Gooding,Kyle Gallner,Jasmin Savoy Brown,Mikey Madison, andSonia Ben Ammar.
Thefirst reactionsto the movie are already in and they’re phenomenal. So to prepare you for the film, we’ve put together this handy guide that answers every question you might have about how to watchScream, whether it’s coming to streaming, and when it will arrive in theaters.
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Is Scream (2022) Streaming Online?
Screamhas now been added to Paramount+ as of June 06, 2025, so that’s where you can go to stream the slasher. The movie’s arrival on the service was a bit of a surprise as the film’s streaming details had not been confirmed earlier. In 2021, Paramount movies likeA Quiet Place Part IIwere released online 30-45 days after their theatrical premiere. In this case, the streaming release happened more than 50 days after the theatrical release. And streaming isn’t the only way to watch the movie now…
When is Scream (2022) Releasing on Digital and DVD?
Screamhad itsDigital releaseon August 22, 2025. 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions of the movie are also set to arrive on July 25, 2025. And if you get your hands on the special editions of the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases, you’ll get access to a host of killer bonus features. Check out the full list of bonus features offered:
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Is Scream (2022) in Movie Theaters?
Yes, indeed!Screamarrived in movie theaters in the US on July 11, 2025, and the film is still playing in a few theaters across the country. Do check with your local theater if they’re still running the film or head to themovie’s websitefor showtimes and ticket information.
Production work onScreamwas originally set to begin in May 2020 but filming was delayed due to the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic. As a consequence, filming didn’t start till September of the same year. But despite the delay, the teammanaged to pull throughand get the movie ready in time for its announced release date.
However, with the continued rise of COVID-19 cases and the highly-infectious Omicron variant, your local theaters may require you to wear a mask and practice social distancing. So be sure to check your state’s most recent safety guidelines before booking your tickets for the show and take all the necessary precautions so you’re able to have a safe and healthy movie-watching experience.
Where to Watch the Previous Scream Movies?
Ever sinceGhostface’s first appearancein 1996, theScreamfranchise has become one of the most beloved and iconic horror film series of all time. So much so that until the release of 2018’sHalloweenrelaunch, the originalScreamwas the highest-grossing slasher film in the world.
There have been fourScreammovies so far, not counting the new one. And while they’re not all great, the series, in general, has been quite positively received.
Now that the franchise is going through a new relaunch, it might be time to catch up on all the previous installments. Apart from the films, there’s also been aScreamTV serieswith three seasons in total. The first two seasons aired on MTV while the final season was released on VH1. The show is currently available for streaming on Netflix and you may usethis linkto check it out. As for the movies, here’s how you can watch each of them:
Scream(1996):Directed by Wes Craven and written byKevin Williamson, the originalScreamwas centered around a series of killings in the town of Woodsboro. When a masked murderer begins killing teenagers one by one, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends try to use what they’ve learned from horror films to understand their new normal. But before long it becomes clear that the killer’s ultimate target is Sidney herself.
Watch it on Peacock
Scream 2(1997):Set two years after the first movie,Scream 2is probablymore beloved than the original. features most of the surviving members of the original cast but takes the action away from Woodsboro. Sidney is now a student at Windsor College in Ohio, trying to rebuild her life. Obviously, that doesn’t last. A copycat Ghostface soon surfaces, putting Sidney at the center of yet another killing spree.
Scream 3(2000):This was the first movie in the series not written by Kevin Williamson and arguably the one with the most comedy. In the threequel, set three years afterScream 2, Sidney is now living in self-imposed isolation. However, when a new Ghostface starts to stalk the cast and crew of a slasher movie, Sidney is forced to come out of hiding. By most accounts,Scream 3isthe worst film in the seriesbut it’s still worth checking out.
Watch it on Starz
Scream 4(2011):11 years after the release ofScream 3, Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson reunited again to createScream 4, which serves as something of a course correction for the series. Unlike the two previous movies,Scream 4brings the action back to Woodsboro. Though it’s the lowest-grossing film in the series and received mixed reviews,Scream 4is a step up from its predecessor. In the story, Sidney returns to her hometown for the 15th anniversary of the original killings, only to find a new Ghostface waiting for her.
Watch it on Showtime
