Scream 7 Actor Hypes Up Matthew Lillard’s Franchise Return

Scream 7’s Matthew Lillard Is Already Dodging Spoilers, And I Like His Joke About How He’s Returning To The Franchise
What we know about Scream 7 is limited, but casting news (especially related to legacy characters) is helping to buoy anticipation. Case in point: chatter about Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley's return to the franchise. While speaking at MegaCon (via People ), the OG Ghostface addressed Scream 7, offering:
Matthew Lillard Joked About His Scream 7 Return At MegaCon
Matthew Lillard appeared at MegaCon alongside co-star Skeet Ulrich and joked about playing Stu Macher again in Scream 7.
Is Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’? Actor Confirms His Comeback to the Horror Franchise
Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.
'Scream 7': Matthew Lillard's shock return, Mark Consuelos, and everything else we know
Ghostface is slashing his way back into theaters in 2026 with "Scream 7," and some previous franchise stars are reportedly making shock returns.
Matthew Lillard Jokes He's Returning to the “Scream ”Franchise as a 'Fairy Godmother': 'It's Gonna Slay'
The actor first appeared to tease a return as his co-Ghostface character Stu Macher from the first film on Instagram on Jan. 30
"They Will Absolutely Deliver": Mason Gooding Teases Matthew Lillard & Scott Foley’s ‘Scream’ Return
Scream 7 brings back final girl Sidney Prescott, along with two previous Ghostface killers in "incredible" Matthew Lillard & Scott Foley.
Matthew Lillard is returning for Scream 7, fulfilling his promise to be right back
The seventh Scream film, set for Feb. 27, 2026, will return Neve Campbell to the franchise after her absence in the sixth installment. Franchise vet Courtney Cox is also returning, making Lillard’s involvement a bit of a reunion.
Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley Are Returning for “Scream 7”. But What Really Happened to Their Characters?
Both Lillard and Foley's characters seemed to die in 'Scream' and 'Scream 3' — so how are they back for 'Scream 7'?
Stu is back? Matthew Lillard returning for Scream 7
After last appearing in 1996's Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning for the upcoming slasher Scream 7. Will Lillard reprise his role as Stu Macher?
Mason Gooding on slasher “Heart Eyes ”and Matthew Lillard's “Scream 7” return: No one 'will be able to anticipate'
The actor discusses his dueling slasher movie roles, balancing comedy and rom-com elements with the scares of "Heart Eyes," and playing "Mortal Kombat" as Ghostface.
'Heart Eyes' Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt reveal which slasher villains they would 'Fix' or 'Dump'
Heart Eyes stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt go back-and-forth debating which iconic movie slashers they would either dump or try to fix. Kristy Puchko is the Film Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City,
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‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance ...
Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for ...
Is Matthew Lillard in ‘Scream 7’? The Truth
Matthew Lillard has been the face of the ‘Scream’ franchise for decades. Here’s what we know about the possibility of him ...
Matthew Lillard Recalls “Scream ”Cast ‘Drinking Like Fools’ in ‘David Arquette’s Room’ While Making the 1996 Movie
"It was a pivotal moment in all of our lives; it changed our lives. And we’re all friends to this day," the actor, 55, said ...