Actress, and one ofScream 6’s newest stars,Melissa Barrerahas officially made the top of our list for a celebrity tea party — the amount she spills is never too much, but just enough. Barrera recently sat down to discuss her upcoming projects, and naturally, theScreamfranchise had to crop up since she andJenna Ortegahave taken the helm of Paramount’s latest additions as sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter, respectively. When asked about the amount of time that had passed sinceScream 5within Ghostface’s universe, Barrera was straightforward with fans.
Recently, Collider’s ownPerri Nemiroffsat down with the actress atToronto’s International Film Festivalto talk with her about her starring role inCarmen. While there, we inquired about how the scene change from Woodsboro to NYC affected the new generation of Ghostface’s latest victims. Barrera gave enthusiastic insight into the switch from a small-town slaughter to big city stalking, most notably suggesting the next film will be “…20 times more mortifying.” Now, when asked about the sixth installment’s place on theScreamtimeline, Barrera was once again happy to share with the franchise’s sleuthing fans, which she described as “the smartest fandom.”
During an interview withDeadline, right off the bat, Barrera was asked, specifically, ifScream 6is set after a long period of time has passed since the ending of the fifth film, which saw both sisters survive the brutal attacks of Ghostface. Without hesitation, she responded, “No, it’s not at all. It’s like almost directly after the last one. Basically, the amount of time that has passed between one movie and the other is the amount of time that has passed in, you know,Screamtime.” According to this information, and withScream 5taking place in late September of 2021, that would putScream 6sometime around November, give or take if we’re going from premiere date to premiere date. Does this mean our survivors have gone off to college in NYC, perhaps?
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In Paramount’s 2022 reboot,Screamfans were introduced to a new cast of victims and villains. Taking place in Woodsboro 25 years after the initial Ghostface emergence propelled Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) to ’90s final girl stardom inWes Craven’s masterpiece, wemet some of the town’s legacy. The young cast was on brand with the franchise’s meta thread that gives the movies their own unique quality within the genre, self-aware of their place as the Main Cast’s offshoots and their reboot status. While fans were thrilled to return to the macabre world, it didn’t come without paying a heavy price. After four prior films, Ghostface finally managed to off Dewey Riley (David Arquette), prompting Sidney’s reluctant return.
The ensemble cast introduces Barrera as the older sister to Ortega’s Tara, and both will be returning to fight another day. Those also returning for the sixth movie areCourtney Coxas the death-defying Gale Weathers, and Randy Meeks' (Jamie Kennedy) niece and nephew played byJasmin Savoy BrownandMason Gooding. Additionally, the saga will welcomeSamara Weaving,Liana Liberato,Dermot Mulroney,Jack Champion,Henry Czerny,Tony Revolori,Josh Segarra,andDevyn Nekodato the twisted family. We’re also all very excited to also be welcomingbackHayden Panettierewho will reprise her role as Kirby Reed from 2011’sScream 4.
Scream 5and6are directed byMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett, reuniting them with Weaving from their filmReady or Not.BothGuy BusickandJames Vanderbiltreturned from5to pen the screenplay, withKevin Williamson, writer of the original first three films, serving as executive producer.
Scream 6is set for theatrical release on July 18, 2025. In the meantime, check out Collider’s interview with the stars ofScream 5, Barrera, Campbell, and Cox:
