For many fans of the Scream franchise, fall is the perfect month to binge the six movie series, but streaming them all can be a little tricky, and requires subscriptions to multiple services. The first movie, Scream, debuted in 1996, and it became instantly iconic due to its meta take on horror movie clichés. With each sequel, the Scream franchise continues its tongue-in-cheek examination of horror conventions, and the series shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.
Scream was a smash hit when it debuted, and horror movie fans had never seen anything like it. From the opening scene, when Drew Barrymore gets killed off, to Neve Campbell’s triumphant final girl moment in the end, Scream kept audiences guessing. Ghostface became a cultural icon, and demand for a sequel was high. Director Wes Craven was only too happy to oblige, and got right to work. Fans would only have to wait a year for Scream 2 to hit screens, and four more sequels would follow: Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (the fifth in the franchise), and, most recently, Scream VI. There was even a three-season TV Show produced by MTV that was very loosely based on the film series. A seventh movie, Scream 7, is currently in production, but there are few details and no release date as of yet.
Scream 7: Should It Be The Final Movie In The Franchise?
Scream fans are debating whether Scream 7, which will star Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott once again, should end the popular horror franchise.
Where To Stream Scream 1 Through 4
Though it would be nice to have all six movies streaming on one service, nobody ever said life was simple. Currently, the franchise is split among a few different streaming services, so binging the series could take a little work. However, if it’s just the first four movies you’re looking to watch, Scream 1 through 4 can be found on HBO Max.
The first three Scream movies were released within a few years of each other, while the fourth was released in 2011. However, the first four movies in the franchise were all directed by Wes Craven, so those tend to be grouped together. It makes sense that Scream 1, 2, 3, and 4 are streaming on the same service, and it’s very convenient for anyone looking for a scary movie binge. However, if the first four Scream movies don’t fully satiate your desire for blood, gore, and meta commentary, you’ll have to look outside HBO Max.
Where To Stream Scream And Scream VI
After the release of Scream 4, many fans assumed the franchise had come to a close—especially after Wes Craven’s death in 2015. However, the franchise was resurrected in 2022 with the fifth movie, confusingly titled, Scream. The next sequel, Scream VI, was released the following year. Both Scream (2022) and Scream VI are available to stream on Paramount+ (Scream IV is available on Fubo as well).
These two sequels had the same directors and introduced new recurring characters to the franchise, including Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera as sisters Tara and Sam. Like the first four Scream movies, the fifth and sixth are differentiated, and as such, those two movies are available on different streaming services. Though it makes sense in terms of the eras in which the movies were released, it does make a full binge a bit more difficult.
Where To Stream The Scream TV Series
There’s more to the Scream franchise than just the (currently) six movies. Though it’s not considered canon to the Scream film series, Scream: The TV Series premiered on MTV in 2015. The TV series, which spanned three seasons, is completely different from the movie franchise. It features all new characters, a new story, and even the Ghostface mask and costume are reimagined. While all three seasons used to be available on Netflix, contract disputes have made Scream: The TV Series available only to rent or buy through Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Vudu.
However, this could be a blessing in disguise, as the reception for Scream: The TV Series was mixed, at best, and even with some redeeming factors, the TV show just isn’t on the same level as the movies. If you’ve watched all six Scream movies and are still desperate for more, then the TV series may be for you, but it doesn’t come as highly recommended as the movies.
The Scream franchise has continued to scare and entertain viewers for nearly three decades now. From the fans who were blown away by the first movie in 1996, to the new fans who discovered the franchise through the most recent movies, love for the franchise spans multiple generations. The film series is shocking and scary, but also cheeky and funny, which makes it unique in the horror genre. Scream paved the way for future movies bridging horror and comedy genres, and there’s still nothing quite like it. Thankfully, due to the enduring popularity of the movies, the series is generally readily available on streaming. This spooky season, fans who subscribe to both HBO Max and Paramount+ can binge all six movies to their hearts' content.
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The Scream movie and TV franchise began with the release of the first film in 1996. Directed by horror master Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the deconstruction of slasher movies was an instant cultural, critical, and financial hit. Neve Campbell, who plays ongoing final girl Sidney Prescott, has become a horror icon in her own right, along with Ghostface, the only horror villain whose identity is always changing. Nearly three decades later, the Scream franchise shows no signs of slowing down.
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