Scream 7 was originally planned to be the final part of a trilogy, with the completion of Sam and Tara Carpenter's story. However, these plans were changed drastically when Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega left the project in controversial circumstances. This prompted the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, and Kevin Williamson's hiring as Scream 7's new director. Rumors are circulating that the upcoming sequel could be the start of a brand-new trilogy, with the possibility of spin-offs and other projects to launch the Scream-verse.