Director Christopher Landon refused to participate in the creation of the horror film "Scream 7"

Director Christopher Landon, known for his participation in the creation of films "Happy Death Day" and "Scouts vs. Zombies", has decided to abandon directing the horror film "Scream 7". Landon shared that working on the project turned into a nightmare, without specifying the reasons for his decision.

"I think now is the right time to announce that I officially left the Scream 7 team a few weeks ago. This news will be disappointing to some, but will please others. It was my dream job, which ended up being a nightmare. I'm heartbroken , I worry about everyone associated with the project. For everyone. But it’s time to move on,” Christopher Landon .

In November 2023, two key actresses, Melissa Barreru and Jenna Ortega, left the project for different reasons. Melissa Barrera was fired over social media posts that were critical of Israel. While Jenna Ortega reportedly left the project due to scheduling conflicts. The script was rewritten. A new director has not been announced at this time.