Scream 7 Crosses $100 Million at North America Box Office and Eyes Franchise Record
Kevin Williamson’s Scream 7 has become the first film of 2026 to cross the $100 million mark at the domestic box office. The milestone arrived in just 15 days, a strong result for a horror slasher that received a rough reception from critics but continued pulling audiences into theaters regardless.
Box Office Numbers So Far
Scream 7 was made on a $45 million production budget and has now earned $155.9 million globally, according to Box Office Mojo data. North America accounts for the larger portion of that total, contributing approximately 65 percent of the worldwide gross.
The domestic cumulative stands at $100.7 million, making it only the fourth film in the entire Scream franchise to reach that threshold in North America. International markets have added $55.1 million to bring the worldwide total to $155.9 million.
Box Office Summary
- North America: $100.7 million
- International: $55.1 million
- Worldwide: $155.9 million
Third Weekend Performance Defies the Drop in Screens
Heading into its third weekend, Scream 7 lost 297 locations from its original 3,540 theater count. That kind of reduction typically signals weakening momentum. However, Friday numbers told a different story entirely.
Domestic earnings on that Friday jumped by 132.8 percent, reaching $2.6 million for the single day. The per-screen average came in at $801, giving Scream 7 the third-largest Friday performance in the franchise’s history. That kind of upswing in the third frame points to renewed audience interest rather than a steady fade.
How the Film Has Tracked Week by Week
Scream 7 opened on February 27 with a powerful $63.6 million debut weekend, setting a strong pace from the start. The second weekend saw a significant 73.3 percent decline, bringing in $17 million, which is a steep drop by most standards but not unusual for the genre.
The third weekend recovery suggests the film has found a second wind, with fresh audiences arriving as the competition shifted around it. It has remained inside the top five performing titles at the North America box office throughout its run.
On Track to Become Franchise’s Second Highest Grossing Film
With $155.9 million worldwide and counting, Scream 7 is positioned to move up the franchise rankings. Should it maintain its current trajectory, it is on course to become the second highest-grossing film in the entire Scream series at the domestic box office.
That would be a notable achievement for a sequel that divided critics sharply. Horror audiences have clearly made their own judgment, separate from the critical consensus, and the numbers reflect that disconnect clearly.
The film continues its theatrical run with the full picture still developing as weekly totals accumulate.
Note: Box office figures are based on estimates from available sources and have not been independently verified.
