Matthew Lillard Sets 'Scream 7' Return

Matthew Lillard's Stu Is Coming Back For Scream 7 And I Like This Fan Theory
Matthew Lillard is reprising his role of Stu Macher for Scream 7, and one fan theory explains how this legacy character could fit into the new story.
Matthew Lillard Should Return To Scream 7 In This Way
Matthew Lillard's confirmed return to the Scream franchise for the upcoming Scream 7 movie has fans extremely excited. His character, Stu Macher, is beloved by fans of the franchise due to his impact on the original movie as one of the Ghostfaces, but it's currently unknown how or why he will be part of Scream 7.
Is Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’? Actor Confirms His Comeback to the Horror Franchise
Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.
Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.
'Scream 7': Matthew Lillard's shock return, Mark Consuelos, and everything else we know
Ghostface is slashing his way back into theaters in 2026 with "Scream 7," and some previous franchise stars are reportedly making shock returns.
SCREAM 7 (2026): Matthew Lillard Slated to Return For New Film in Popular Horror Series
Matthew Lillard Coming Back to Scream Franchise. Matthew Lillard of Scooby-Doo fame is going to be back on the big screen in the latest Scream picture which is
Stu is back? Matthew Lillard returning for Scream 7
After last appearing in 1996's Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning for the upcoming slasher Scream 7. Will Lillard reprise his role as Stu Macher?
Matthew Lillard is returning for Scream 7, fulfilling his promise to be right back
The seventh Scream film, set for Feb. 27, 2026, will return Neve Campbell to the franchise after her absence in the sixth installment. Franchise vet Courtney Cox is also returning, making Lillard’s involvement a bit of a reunion.
Matthew Lillard Is in 'Scream 7,' This Is Not a Drill
Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, has stayed within the franchise in one way or another. He has appeared and lent his voice to several of the films, but Stu hadn’t made a triumphant villainous return.
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.
Bringing Back Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley Is the Only Way To Save a Messy Scream Franchise
Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley, who have played Ghostface in the Scream franchise, are returning for Scream 7.
Scream 7 is resurrecting the old Ghostfaces
Foley’s Roman Bridger suffered the same deadly fate at the end of Scream 3, after his character was revealed to be Ghostface ...