Scream VI

After another round of Ghostface killings, the handful of survivors decide to leave Woodsboro behind and try to set up new lives in New York City. Sam Carpenter and her sister Tara adopt new identities, while Mindy, Chad and Ethan attempt to rebuild routines and keep their trauma private. Ghostface, however, does not stay confined to their past, and the murders follow them into crowded streets and narrow apartment corridors. The story keeps the franchise's mix of slasher violence and self-aware dark humor, focusing on how paranoia, grief and practical survival shape their choices without spoiling the turns ahead. City crowds and subway tunnels turn everyday moments into threats, testing their ability to remain unnoticed and connected.

Released in 2023, Scream VI was directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, with a script by Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt and characters created by Kevin Williamson. It continues the long-running franchise, bringing back familiar faces alongside newcomers today.

Its box office performance encouraged studios that theatrical releases for horror franchises still have an audience, and the film enjoyed a solid theatrical run that reinforced the series' commercial viability.

Moving the action to New York refreshed franchise imagery, and performances by Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera sparked a lot of online conversation. The film fed fan theories, cosplay and meme culture while keeping the franchise in public view. Cosplay and fan theories amplified discussion around casting and set pieces.

Critics and audiences gave generally positive reactions, reflected in a 7.0/10 vote average from 2,980 voters. Reviewers highlighted the film's mix of horror and self-referential wit, and its recurring themes of trauma, fame and online menace. Viewers noted the film's sharper focus on sibling bonds and effect of media exposure.