“Scream 7” debuted at the top of the Friday box office, surpassing the previous week’s leader, “Wuthering Heights.”
A Rocky Road to the Top
The seventh installment in the “Scream” franchise earned $28.8 million from 3,540 North American locations on Friday. Paramount and Spyglass anticipate a $60 million opening weekend, which would be the highest in the series’ history.
The film features the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, who moves to Woodsboro with her daughter, only to find herself once again targeted by Ghostface. Campbell is joined by original cast members Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard, alongside Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, and Mckenna Grace.
The path to release was not without challenges. Preproduction faced numerous setbacks, including the departure of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. This also led to a change in directors, with Williamson ultimately taking over from Christopher Landon.
Paramount and Spyglass invested $7 million to secure Campbell’s return, following a prior disagreement that prevented her participation in “Scream 6.”
Other Box Office Standings
Sony’s “GOAT” came in second place on Friday with $2.6 million domestically. The animated film is projected to earn $11.7 million by Sunday, bringing its three-week North American total to $73 million.
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” earned an estimated $2.2 million on its third Friday, and is expected to reach $7 million by Sunday for a domestic total of $72 million.
“Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined” grossed $2.1 million on Friday from 770 North American theaters and is projected to earn $3.5 million by Sunday. The concert film showcases the band’s performance in Mexico City before a crowd of 65,000 fans.
“Crime 101” landed in fifth place with $920,107 domestically on Friday. Amazon MGM anticipates $3.34 million by Sunday, bringing the film’s domestic total to $29.9 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
What film topped the box office on Friday?
“Scream 7” topped the box office on Friday, earning $28.8 million.
Who stars in “Scream 7”?
“Scream 7” stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, and Mckenna Grace.
What was the estimated earnings for “Wuthering Heights” on its third Friday?
“Wuthering Heights” earned an estimated $2.2 million on its third Friday in North American theaters.
Given the challenges faced during production, what does the opening success of “Scream 7” suggest about audience loyalty to the franchise?
