Matthew Lillard Sets 'Scream 7' Return

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.
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?The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
‘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.
Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return as Original “Scream ”Villain Stu Macher After 28 Years — See the Video
Matthew Lillard said he'd be right baaack! The actor sent Scream fans into a tizzy when, on Thursday, Jan. 30, he appeared to tease his return as original co-Ghostface Stu Macher on social media. His post came as Deadline reported his return to the franchise in the upcoming Scream 7.
But really, how are Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley returning to the ‘Scream’ franchise?
What’s your favorite scary movie? Turns out, “Scream” is back with some familiar Ghostfaces. “Scream 7,” the next installment in the horror franchise, is set to hit theaters next year — and some bombshell casting news has dropped.
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.
Matthew Lillard confirms return as Stu Macher in Scream 7
Original Ghostface Stu Macher died in Scream but Matthew Lillard has long supported the theory that he's still alive.
Matthew Lillard returns for 'Scream 7'; film to hit theatres in 2026
Skeet Ulrich, who starred in "Scream" as Billy Loomis, the killer in cahoots with Lillard's Stu, reprised that role in the 2022 "Scream" revival, appearing in a character's hallucinatory visions.
Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who played one of the killers in the original 'Scream,' is returning to the horror franchise.
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Another Iconic Ghostface Is Returning For Scream 7
Scream 7 stuns fans with one of the original cast members making a return. Just how is this all going to work?
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Scream 7 Adds Matthew Lillard to Cast; Actor Shares Reaction
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Scream legend returning from the dead leaving fans fuming over ‘cheap’ sequel twist
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Scream 7 Could Make The Most Hated Movie In The Series Even Worse
With Scream 3's Scott Foley joining Scream 7, the series is in danger of making its most divisive movie even more hated with ...
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A Lookback at Matthew Lillard's Best Roles in the ‘90s and ‘00s
From Stu and Stevo to Scooby-Doo's sidekick, Shaggy, no ‘90s or early ‘00s movie felt complete unless Matthew Lillard was in ...
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Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Teaser Images Tease One Character's Return
Matthew Lillard reprises his role as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's 2 in a new teaser image. The second FNAF movie ...