Scream 6 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett address whether the slasher franchise concludes with this latest release. Last year’s Scream (2022) introduced Sam and Tara Carpenter, two sisters at the center of a new round of Ghostface murders. Played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega respectively, Scream 6 will now follow the pair to New York City, however, it appears they are not the only ones who have made the journey over to the East Coast.
Now, Scream 6 directors Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett discuss whether the franchise is set to conclude with this new installment.
Speaking to Deadline at the Scream 6 premiere, the duo were asked whether a potential Scream 7 could be in the cards, to which they offered a very optimistic response. Bettinelli-Olpin discussed how they hope the Scream franchise will continue on for years to come, even if they are only watching as fans next time around. Check out the directors’ quotes below:
Bettinelli-Olpin: “We hope. We want to be watching Scream movies whether we’re involved or not for the rest of our lives.”
Gillett: “We’re so happy it’s back.”
Why Scream 7 Makes Sense For The Scream Franchise
Scream (2022) took the beloved meta-formula that Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson first introduced in 1996’s Scream and offered its own modern take as the franchise entered all-new territory. Scream 6 looks set to continue this trend, as well as promising to feature the most brutal version of Ghostface yet. Having well and truly reignited theatergoers' dormant love of the slasher franchise, it's unlikely to stop now.
With Scream 6 taking the gang out of the familiar surroundings of Woodsboro, the Scream universe has been opened up to a number of new possibilities. Additionally, with the absence of franchise lead Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), the focus is expected to shift onto Barrera and Ortega’s characters, marking a brand-new path for the franchise to now continue down. Early reviews have praised Scream 6 for continuing to honor the franchise while still offering a genuinely terrifying movie, and with box office projections predicting a successful opening for this much-anticipated sequel.
Anticipation for Scream 6 is high for what looks to be an incredibly gory entry into the adored franchise. Just what will occur within the events of Scream 6 remain to be seen, particularly given that the film will play host to this leveled-up Ghostface killer. With Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett eager to make Scream 7 happen, perhaps it's best to first wait and see just who manages to make it out of Scream 6 alive.
Source: Deadline
