Can A Returning Sidney Prescott Save Scream 7?

Her character, Sidney Prescott, has long been at the heart of Scream, embodying the resilience and complexity that have defined the series for years. The circumstances of her return, amid the absence of other key characters, may offer an opportunity for the series to explore new facets of her journey and deepen the saga's exploration of legacy, survival, and the enduring impact of trauma.

Who knows? Scream 7may even put a twist to the series by turning the "final girl" into the "final villain", potentially culminating in a trilogy-ending outing that will put the series to rest for at least a couple more years.

Regardless of what happens, a lot hinges on Sidney's return to the story. After spending two installments building up a larger narrative outside of the returning lead, her return, presumably alongside Courteney Cox's Gale Weathers, will have to carry the same kind of emotional weight that the Sam and Tara had outside of nostalgia for nostalgia's sake. But if not, Scream 7 will spell yet another temporary end for the series until the next reboot comes along.

Whether this installment can navigate its recent controversies, satisfy long-time fans, and engage new audiences remains an open question. However, the enduring relevance of Screamin the horror genre, media, and the larger society, suggests that moviegoers will flock to cinemas to watch Prescott's latest confrontation with Ghostface.