How ‘Scream’ 5 and 6 Are Connected, Explained

'Scream VI' heavily relies on the events of 'Scream V' to understand the fate of Sam and Tara Carpenter.

How ‘Scream’ 5 and 6 Are Connected, Explained

With star Mason Gooding recently teasing Neve Campbell's return for Scream VII, the overarching continuity of the slasher movie universe is beginning to take shape. The popular horror franchise created by Wes Craven in 1996 remained confined to the California suburbs of Woodsboro during the first five installments before branching out to New York City in Scream VI, a reinvigorating departure expected to continue when Scream 7 is released in 2026.

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