Scream 7, the latest installment of the slasher horror franchise, was released in theaters this weekend. According to early estimates the film grossed approximately US$8 million in paid previews, on Friday it reportedly grossed US$28.8 million including preview sales.
As the seventh installment of the franchise took a strong start, the film is expected to earn between USD 60-65 million at the box office this weekend. However, that will depend on whether it can withstand a potential drop in ticket sales on Saturday. With its tremendous opening worldwide, the film has become the biggest opener in the history of the 30-year-old franchise.
For those unaware, the previous record was held by Scream VI, which debuted with US$66.4 million at the worldwide box office. Produced by Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group on a production budget of approximately USD 45 million, Scream 7 has received mixed reviews so far, which may have affected its box office performance.
Based on current trends, Scream 7 is expected to surpass the combined North American box office of all previous Scream films.
Scream 7 follows a new Ghostface in a quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life. His darkest fears are realized when his daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sydney must confront the horrors of her past to end the bloodshed once and for all.
The film stars Neve Campbell, Jasmine Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and Courteney Cox reprising their roles from previous installments along with new cast members. The film is directed by Kevin Williamson.
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Disclaimer: Box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. Figures may be approximate, and Pinkvilla makes no claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequate indicators of the box-office performance of the respective films.
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