Scream VI(2023).Photo: Paramount PicturesAudiences are still screaming forScream.The latest film in the slasher franchise,Scream VI, is poised to hit a major box-office milestone Thursday, becoming the first in the series tocross the $100 million markdomestically since 1997’sScream 2, reportsVariety.By comparison, the first film — 1996’sScream, starringNeve Campbell,Courteney Cox,David Arquette,Skeet Ulrich,Matthew Lillard,Rose McGowan,Jamie KennedyandDrew Barrymore— scared up just over$103 million at the box officeover its North American theatrical run.As for subsequent installments,Scream 2ended its domestic run with $101.4 million, whileScream 3(2000) made $89.1 million,Scream 4(2011), $38.2 million, and 2022’sScream(a.k.a.Scream 5), $81.6 million.In addition to original star Cox, 58, andScream 4survivorHayden Panettiere, the newest film sees the return of franchise newcomersMelissa Barrera,Jenna Ortega,Jasmin Savoy Brownand Mason Gooding, after they debuted in 2022’sScream.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding inScream VI(2023).Philippe Bossé/PARAMOUNT PICTURESIn the new film, the survivors of the previous installment face off against a whole new Ghostface — one that seems even more murderous and sadistic than its predecessors — against a New York City backdrop.The latest installment sees Tara (Ortega, 20), Mindy (Brown, 29) and Chad (Gooding, 26) heading to the Big Apple to attend the fictional Blackmore University, with Sam (Barrera, 32) tagging along to protect her younger sister, Tara.An official synopsis reads, “TheScreamsaga continues with the four survivorsof the Ghostface killingsas they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.“Back in June 2022, Campbell — who has played the starring role of final girl Sidney Prescott in everyScreamfilm since the 1996 original — announced her “very difficultdecision” not to return to the franchise.“As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes toScream,” the actress, 49, said in a statement. “I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.“RELATED VIDEO:Scream VICast Gush Over “Mama Hen” Courteney Cox: “She Checks on Us” and “It’s Genuine"That August, Campbell opened up further to PEOPLE about her decision to step away, sayingit was “truly” just “negotiation”-related.But also she said she wasn’t sure whether she was “done for good” with the franchise: “It would really depend on what they came to me with next. It would have to be different. It would have to be a different attitude, and I’m not sure that’s going to happen.“InPEOPLE’s first digital cover storylast month, Barrera admitted it was “weird” not having Campbell back forScream VI. But, she said, Campbell’s stancewas “very brave” and “important.““This job requires so much of us, not only physically [but] mentally and emotionally. You need to feel like it’s worth it,” Barrera said when asked about her response to Campbell’s statement.“A part of it is: Are you getting compensated fairly for what you think you’re putting into the work? If you don’t, you’re going to be miserable, so you shouldn’t do it,” she added. “I applaud her always.“Scream VIis in theaters now.
Scream VI(2023).Photo: Paramount Pictures
Audiences are still screaming forScream.The latest film in the slasher franchise,Scream VI, is poised to hit a major box-office milestone Thursday, becoming the first in the series tocross the $100 million markdomestically since 1997’sScream 2, reportsVariety.By comparison, the first film — 1996’sScream, starringNeve Campbell,Courteney Cox,David Arquette,Skeet Ulrich,Matthew Lillard,Rose McGowan,Jamie KennedyandDrew Barrymore— scared up just over$103 million at the box officeover its North American theatrical run.As for subsequent installments,Scream 2ended its domestic run with $101.4 million, whileScream 3(2000) made $89.1 million,Scream 4(2011), $38.2 million, and 2022’sScream(a.k.a.Scream 5), $81.6 million.In addition to original star Cox, 58, andScream 4survivorHayden Panettiere, the newest film sees the return of franchise newcomersMelissa Barrera,Jenna Ortega,Jasmin Savoy Brownand Mason Gooding, after they debuted in 2022’sScream.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding inScream VI(2023).Philippe Bossé/PARAMOUNT PICTURESIn the new film, the survivors of the previous installment face off against a whole new Ghostface — one that seems even more murderous and sadistic than its predecessors — against a New York City backdrop.The latest installment sees Tara (Ortega, 20), Mindy (Brown, 29) and Chad (Gooding, 26) heading to the Big Apple to attend the fictional Blackmore University, with Sam (Barrera, 32) tagging along to protect her younger sister, Tara.An official synopsis reads, “TheScreamsaga continues with the four survivorsof the Ghostface killingsas they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.“Back in June 2022, Campbell — who has played the starring role of final girl Sidney Prescott in everyScreamfilm since the 1996 original — announced her “very difficultdecision” not to return to the franchise.“As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes toScream,” the actress, 49, said in a statement. “I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.“RELATED VIDEO:Scream VICast Gush Over “Mama Hen” Courteney Cox: “She Checks on Us” and “It’s Genuine"That August, Campbell opened up further to PEOPLE about her decision to step away, sayingit was “truly” just “negotiation”-related.But also she said she wasn’t sure whether she was “done for good” with the franchise: “It would really depend on what they came to me with next. It would have to be different. It would have to be a different attitude, and I’m not sure that’s going to happen.“InPEOPLE’s first digital cover storylast month, Barrera admitted it was “weird” not having Campbell back forScream VI. But, she said, Campbell’s stancewas “very brave” and “important.““This job requires so much of us, not only physically [but] mentally and emotionally. You need to feel like it’s worth it,” Barrera said when asked about her response to Campbell’s statement.“A part of it is: Are you getting compensated fairly for what you think you’re putting into the work? If you don’t, you’re going to be miserable, so you shouldn’t do it,” she added. “I applaud her always.“Scream VIis in theaters now.
Audiences are still screaming forScream.
The latest film in the slasher franchise,Scream VI, is poised to hit a major box-office milestone Thursday, becoming the first in the series tocross the $100 million markdomestically since 1997’sScream 2, reportsVariety.
By comparison, the first film — 1996’sScream, starringNeve Campbell,Courteney Cox,David Arquette,Skeet Ulrich,Matthew Lillard,Rose McGowan,Jamie KennedyandDrew Barrymore— scared up just over$103 million at the box officeover its North American theatrical run.
As for subsequent installments,Scream 2ended its domestic run with $101.4 million, whileScream 3(2000) made $89.1 million,Scream 4(2011), $38.2 million, and 2022’sScream(a.k.a.Scream 5), $81.6 million.
In addition to original star Cox, 58, andScream 4survivorHayden Panettiere, the newest film sees the return of franchise newcomersMelissa Barrera,Jenna Ortega,Jasmin Savoy Brownand Mason Gooding, after they debuted in 2022’sScream.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding inScream VI(2023).Philippe Bossé/PARAMOUNT PICTURES
In the new film, the survivors of the previous installment face off against a whole new Ghostface — one that seems even more murderous and sadistic than its predecessors — against a New York City backdrop.
The latest installment sees Tara (Ortega, 20), Mindy (Brown, 29) and Chad (Gooding, 26) heading to the Big Apple to attend the fictional Blackmore University, with Sam (Barrera, 32) tagging along to protect her younger sister, Tara.
An official synopsis reads, “TheScreamsaga continues with the four survivorsof the Ghostface killingsas they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.”
Back in June 2022, Campbell — who has played the starring role of final girl Sidney Prescott in everyScreamfilm since the 1996 original — announced her “very difficultdecision” not to return to the franchise.
“As a woman I have had to work extremely hard in my career to establish my value, especially when it comes toScream,” the actress, 49, said in a statement. “I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise.”
RELATED VIDEO:Scream VICast Gush Over “Mama Hen” Courteney Cox: “She Checks on Us” and “It’s Genuine”
That August, Campbell opened up further to PEOPLE about her decision to step away, sayingit was “truly” just “negotiation”-related.
But also she said she wasn’t sure whether she was “done for good” with the franchise: “It would really depend on what they came to me with next. It would have to be different. It would have to be a different attitude, and I’m not sure that’s going to happen.”
InPEOPLE’s first digital cover storylast month, Barrera admitted it was “weird” not having Campbell back forScream VI. But, she said, Campbell’s stancewas “very brave” and “important.”
“This job requires so much of us, not only physically [but] mentally and emotionally. You need to feel like it’s worth it,” Barrera said when asked about her response to Campbell’s statement.
“A part of it is: Are you getting compensated fairly for what you think you’re putting into the work? If you don’t, you’re going to be miserable, so you shouldn’t do it,” she added. “I applaud her always.”
Scream VIis in theaters now.
source: people.com
