Scream 7 Smashes Records, Paramount Celebrates

0:00On this March 2nd, here's what's shaping the world. Scream 7's mash records this weekend with a franchise best opening of $64 million, $100,000 domestically. That's the biggest debut of the year so far, in a slow 2026 box office. May for just $45 million, the Slasher flick knocked out last week's top film and added $33 million, $100,000 overseas. Neve Campbell returned as Sidney Prescott after skipping the last one, joined by original stars like Courtney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew. Lillard. The movie brings back the ghost-faced terror to a suburban town, focusing on Sidney and her teenage daughter. Earlier entries saw cast shakeups, with some actors leaving over public comments. Reviews were rough, sitting at just 34% on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences gave it a B-Sinema score. Still, the strong turnout shows the brand's lasting pull, especially on premium screens like IMAX, where 40% of sales came from.

1:02Paramount is celebrating big amid major changes, including a fresh merger push with Warner Bros. Discovery. Studio execs credit smart marketing and a commitment to theaters for the win, marking a strong start for their new leadership team. Meanwhile, last week's leader, Goat, felt a second with $12 million in its third weekend. Wuthering Heights took third at $7 million, while new concert films from 21 Pilots and Elvis Presley rounded out the top five. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Layback. Press Play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.