Scream 7: Who’s Safe, and Who’s Doomed?
The Scream franchise has long defined the modern slasher with its sharp meta-commentary, inventive kills, and an ever-growing legacy of survivors and victims. With Scream 7 on the horizon, anticipation is at an all-time high—not just for the reveal of the latest Ghostface, but for the fate of the franchise’s deeply loved (and hated) characters. Here’s a deep dive into which characters are most likely to make it through—and who’s primed for a chilling exit.
Tatum Evans: The Almost Guaranteed Survivor?
Tatum Evans (played by Isabel May), as Sidney Prescott’s daughter, stands at the heart of Scream 7’s narrative. Though the franchise is known for subverting expectations, killing Sidney’s daughter—particularly one named after Tatum Riley, a fan-favorite from the original—would be a seismic and perhaps needlessly cruel twist. Everything points to Tatum not just surviving, but potentially becoming the future face of the saga, especially as the series continues evolving for younger audiences.
Sidney Prescott: Untouchable… Or Is She?
Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) is the soul of Scream. With Campbell’s return, there’s both nostalgia and suspense. The odds of Sidney dying are slim, considering her importance, but the stakes are uniquely high with Ghostface’s storyline connected to her past. If Sidney does make the ultimate sacrifice—perhaps to save Tatum—it would be emotionally resonant, marking an ending worthy of a horror icon. But killing her risks fan uproar and would strip away a rare example of a Final Girl forging her own destiny.
Gale Weathers: A Survivor’s Luck Running Out?
Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) is the only character to appear in every Scream installment. Yet, her luck may have run out. Fan theories point to her diminished role in marketing as a sign she could meet her end. As a character who built her career on chasing chaos, Gale’s death could be the franchise’s way of raising the stakes higher than ever—especially since Scream has never shied away from shocking loss in service of the plot.
Chad & Mindy Meeks-Martin: Sibling Odds in the Slasher Arena
With Chad and Mindy Meeks-Martin (Mason Gooding and Jasmin Savoy Brown) carrying the surviving torch from the previous two movies, their fate is anything but certain. One is almost destined not to make it. Mindy, in particular, stands out as the ultimate genre-savvy character—much like her uncle Randy, whose knowledge couldn’t save him in Scream 2. If tradition holds, her meta-commentary could be her downfall.
Tatum’s Friends: The Curse of Proximity
Scream has a ruthless record with friends of its leads, especially when those leads are targets of Ghostface. Newcomers (brought to life by Mckenna Grace and Celeste O’Connor) seem doomed by association. Whether caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, or becoming pawns in Ghostface’s vendetta against Sidney and Tatum, their survival odds are grim. Scream’s pattern: if you join the franchise as a best friend, don’t get too comfortable.
Anna Camp’s Neighborly Fate
Anna Camp portrays Sidney’s best friend and neighbor—an archetype historically unlucky in the Scream universe. Remember Tatum Riley, Hallie, and Rebecca? Their connections to Sidney sealed their fates. Even if Anna Camp’s character turns out to be a red herring or surprise Ghostface, franchise logic dictates her story likely ends in bloodshed.
Mystery Roles: Asa Germann, Sam Rechner, and More
Other cast members like Asa Germann, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, and Mark Consuelos have had their roles shrouded in secrecy. The trailer, however, spells bad news: at least one is shown in dire straits. In a tradition that values elaborate set-pieces and escalating body counts, these characters look likely to become Ghostface’s latest statistics.
Mark Evans: The Husband’s Inevitable End?
Sidney’s husband Mark Evans (Joel McHale), is already marked for death by Scream 7’s trailers, which show him meeting Ghostface in brutal fashion. The murder of Sidney’s love interest is practically a franchise tradition—think Billy Loomis, Derek Feldman. Unless Scream 7 pulls a switcheroo and makes Mark the killer, his days are numbered. Even if he’s Ghostface, the rules demand he doesn’t survive the final act.
The True Cannon Fodder: Newcomer Death Watch
Every Scream ups the ante with a fresh collection of characters destined for Ghostface’s blade. Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro are the latest faces to adorn the posters—and, in true Scream fashion, the latest likely additions to the kill count. As the franchise’s complex web of clues and red herrings tightens, audiences can be sure that many new names will be crossed off long before the credits roll.
In Scream, survival is never guaranteed, alliances constantly shift, and everyone—old favorites and new faces alike—has something to fear. Stay sharp: Ghostface is never far behind.
