Matthew Lillard confirms his return to the Scream franchise, reprising his iconic role as Stu Macher after nearly 30 years.

That includes chatter that Matthew Lillard is somehow returning, and now the Scooby-Doo actor is dodging spoilers and joking about popping back into the beloved franchcise. What we know about Scream 7 is limited,

The actor first appeared to tease a return as his co-Ghostface character Stu Macher from the first film on Instagram on Jan. 30

Matthew Lillard made every Scream's fan day when it was announced that he would play Stu Macher again, and he recently joked about the role.

Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.

Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.

Matthew Lillard still likes scary movies. The actor, who starred in Wes Craven’s original “Scream” and did not return for future entries considering, well, narrative events, is joining the cast of the franchise’s upcoming seventh installment.

Matthew Lillard is reprising the role of Stu Macher, in Scream 7, and no one is sure what will be done with this goofy and unforgettable character.

The seventh Scream film, set for Feb. 27, 2026, will return Neve Campbell to the franchise after her absence in the sixth installment. Franchise vet Courtney Cox is also returning, making Lillard’s involvement a bit of a reunion.

After last appearing in 1996's Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning for the upcoming slasher Scream 7. Will Lillard reprise his role as Stu Macher?

Matthew Lillard has been the face of the ‘Scream’ franchise for decades. Here’s what we know about the possibility of him appearing in the latest installment.