WATCH ORDER
Scream Watch Order (All 7 Films, 2026)
Scream · Updated Sep 15, 2026
Scream is one of the rare long slasher franchises with a single continuous continuity and no reboot branch to untangle — release order is chronological order, straight through. The 2022 legacy sequel is titled just Scream (no "5"), which trips people up when building watchlists; it's included below in its correct release slot.
Woodsboro, every generation
1.
Scream (1996) — TMDB 4232
2.
Scream 2 (1997) — TMDB 4233
3.
Scream 3 (2000) — TMDB 4234
4.
Scream 4 (2011) — TMDB 41446
5.
Scream (2022) — TMDB 646385
6.
Scream VI (2023) — TMDB 934433
7.
Scream 7 (2026) — TMDB 1159559
Where to start if you only have a weekend
The original Scream (1996) is required viewing — the entire franchise is built on audiences already knowing its rules and twists. If you want the shortest path to current, follow it with the 2022 Scream and Scream VI, which form a direct, self-contained trilogy about a new "Core Four."