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,

Matthew Lillard appeared at MegaCon alongside co-star Skeet Ulrich and joked about playing Stu Macher again in 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.

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.

Both Lillard and Foley's characters seemed to die in 'Scream' and 'Scream 3' — so how are they back for 'Scream 7'?

Surprise, Sidney!” It’s the classic scary movie trope: just when you think the killer is dead, they return for a final scare — or a final Scream. 30 years after original Ghostface duo Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard) failed to kill scream queen Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) during the 1996 Woodsboro

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.

The actor discusses his dueling slasher movie roles, balancing comedy and rom-com elements with the scares of "Heart Eyes," and playing "Mortal Kombat" as Ghostface.

After starring in the hit horror franchise Scream, actor Mason Gooding is developing a new slasher movie with a romantic twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gooding spoke about his upcoming film,