Scream 7 Brings Back a Beloved Character, But at a High Cost
The Scream franchise is gearing up for its seventh installment, and it’s bringing back a fan-favorite character, Chad played by Mason Gooding. While this is exciting news, it also poses a significant challenge for the film’s story. The Scream franchise rebooted in 2022, introducing a new generation of characters, led by sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter, and their friends. With Sam and Tara departing, the franchise has had to rework its story, and Chad’s return is a major twist.
Chad’s return is a challenge because of the time jump in the story, which will focus on Sidney’s family. The previous Scream movies followed the main survivors of the original series, with Sam and Tara being the new “Final Girls.” The time jump makes it difficult to incorporate the new characters, and bringing back Chad without Sam and Tara’s presence poses an even greater challenge.
The film’s director will have to be creative in making Chad’s return work, given the lack of connection between him and Sidney’s family. The movie could benefit from the return of another character from the reboot trilogy, such as Mindy Meeks-Martin, played by Jasmin Savoy Brown. Mindy’s involvement would provide a connection between the old and new characters.
The return of Chad without Mindy would raise more questions, as fans would wonder what happened to Sam and Tara, and why Mindy isn’t involved. Scream 7 has its work cut out for it to bring everything together and provide a satisfying ending to the trilogy. With a release date of February 27, 2026, fans can expect the film to deliver the same level of suspense and intrigue that the series is known for.