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Scream 7 Eyes Franchise-Record Box Office Opening

After Creative Shuffle, ‘Scream 7’ Looks to Set New Franchise Box Office Record

Sharad Jaiswal February 26, 2026

After months of behind-the-scenes upheaval, Scream 7 is heading into its theatrical debut with momentum that could deliver the biggest opening weekend in franchise history. Industry tracking suggests a domestic launch in the $55 million to $65 million range, which would mark a new high-water mark for the long-running slasher series. For context, Scream VI opened to $44.4 million in North America on its way to becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing

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Zootopia 2 surpasses A Minecraft Movie with $424M domestic, becoming 2025’s highest-grossing North American release. — ‘Zootopia 2’ Surpasses ‘A Minecraft Movie’ to Become 2025’s Highest-Grossing Domestic Release With $424 Million

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The 2025 domestic box office race has officially been decided. After months of tight competition, Zootopia 2 has pulled ahead of A Minecraft Movie to stand as the highest-grossing release of the year in North America, with $424.2 million. The...

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Scream 7 Eyes Franchise-Record Box Office Opening

After Creative Shuffle, ‘Scream 7’ Looks to Set...

February 26, 2026 • Sharad Jaiswal

After months of behind-the-scenes upheaval, Scream 7 is heading into its theatrical debut with momentum that could deliver the biggest...

Park Chan-wook Named Jury President for Cannes 2026

Park Chan-wook to Preside Over Jury...

February 26, 2026 • Riz Kh

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