Scream VI - movie: where to watch streaming online (2024)

The sixth Scream entry marks the first one without lead Neve Campbell

Scream 6 is a horror-slasher film that is the sixth film in the franchise and works as a direct sequel to 2022’s Scream. The film is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and is written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick. Both duos helmed the previous 2022 entry with directing and writing duties respectively. Scream franchise creator and original writer Kevin Williamson returns as an executive producer.

The film marks the first entry in the franchise, beginning with 1996’s Scream, where lead star Neve Campbell does not appear. The only other veteran cast members who have appeared in every installment since 1996 are Roger L. Jackson who voices Ghostface and Courteney Cox who portrays Gale Weathers.

Scream 6 stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega returning to their roles as sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter respectively. Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding also return as twins Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin respectively. After having not acted in a film since 2016, Hayden Panettiere stars as Kirby Reed, survivor of the events from 2011’s Scream 4. Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving round out the cast.

• January 11, 2022
  • Prior to the release of 2022’s Scream, the cast revealed they would love to do a sixth film so long as there was an appetite for more. (Source: ScreenRant)
• February 3, 2022
  • After Scream’s massive financial success, Paramount Pictures confirmed a sequel will move forward with the same creative team. (Source: Deadline)
• March 18, 2022
  • Courteney Cox confirmed she will return as franchise favourite Gale Weather for Scream 6. (Source: IGN)
• May 10, 2022
  • The four surviving characters from the previous film, Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding and Jenna Ortega, confirmed they will reprise their roles for Scream 6. (Source: Variety)
• May 11, 2022
  • Hayden Panettiere steps out of acting retirement to return as Kirby Reed. (Source: Variety)
• June 6, 2022
  • Neve Campbell revealed she will not be appearing in Scream 6 as the offer presented to her does not fall in line with the value she brings to the role and franchise. (Source: Deadline)
• July 14, 2022
  • Samara Weaving and Tony Revolori join the cast in undisclosed roles. (Source: Deadline)
• September 1, 2022
  • A behind-the-scenes image of Scream 6's production is released. It depicts the New York City subway and announces filming on the movie has officially wrapped. (Source: ScreenRant)
• December 14, 2022
  • The first teaser trailer for Scream 6 is released showing the iconic villain Ghostface in New York City for the first time. (Source: Collider)
• January 19, 2023
  • A full official trailer is released showing a new Ghostface killer enjoying the thrill of stalking the survivors. (Source: ScreenRant)
• February 8, 2023
  • A Super Bowl TV spot is released showing Ghostface tormenting the group inside their New York City home. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• March 10, 2023
  • Scream 6 was released in theatres. (Source: Paramount Pictures)