"Scream 7," the latest installment in Paramount and Spyglass Media's iconic slasher series, has made a remarkable debut at the global box office, generating an impressive $97.2 million in its first weekend.

This record-breaking performance includes $64.1 million domestically and $33.1 million from international markets, setting new global, international, and North Americanrecords for the franchise, which began with the original 1996 film.

A significant factor contributing to the film's unprecedented success was the highly anticipated return of Neve Campbell to the franchise, after her absence from the sixth entry due to a salary dispute.

The participation of other beloved legacy cast members such as Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard fueled a wave of nostalgia that significantly boosted opening weekend attendance.

Premium screen formats also played a crucial role, with Imax, ScreenX, and other pricier options accounting for 40% of the total gross, with "Scream 7" marking the first film in the franchise to be offered in Imax.

Spyglass Media CEO, Gary Barber lauded the film's success, crediting the historic performance to director Kevin Williamson's enduring legacy and the incomparableNeve Campbell.

Paramount's marketing strategy skillfully leveraged the film's 30th anniversary and Campbell's return, with a campaign that included a prime Super Bowl spot and Ghostface appearances at events like UFC 324.

Internationally, "Scream 7" outperformed its predecessor "Scream VI" by 35% for the same group of markets, with the United Kingdom leading at $5.3 million, followed by France, Mexico, Australia, and Germany.

The film is yet to open in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, indicating further potential for international growth.

For Paramount, "Scream 7" represents a crucial win, marking the studio's first No. 1 release since "Novocaine" in March of the previous year, following a challenging 2025.

This success comes amidst significant corporate developments, including Paramount's recent move to outbid Netflix for control of Warner Bros. Discovery, though the major media merger has sparked concerns among theater owners who fear fewer new movie releases on the big screen.

Beyond "Scream 7," director Emerald Fennell's literary adaptation "Wuthering Heights" is nearing the $200 million milestone after just three weekends, having accumulated $119.7 million overseas and $72.3 million in North America on an $80 million budget.

Sony's original animated adventure "GOAT" has also legged out to a worldwide total of $130.5 million, though it anticipates strong competition in the coming weekend with the release of Disney and Pixar's "Hoppers."