Matthew Lillard confirms Stu Macher’s return in Scream 7 at MegaCon 2026. Skeet Ulrich and Neve Campbell react to the shocking Ghostface twist.
🎭 Is Stu REALLY back in 2026’s Scream 7?
Matthew Lillard just shouted “Surprise, Sidney!” again—28 years later.
At Orlando’s MegaCon (Feb. 7), the Scream OG confirmed his return to the franchise with Skeet Ulrich roaring support:
“I’m ecstatic for him… he’s wanted this!” But how? His character Stu died in 1996 via TV-to-skull. Or did he? 🔪
👻 What’s Stu’s “Fairy Godmother” role?
Lillard joked he’s playing a “fairy godmother” in Scream 7, quipping, “It’s gonna slay.” Translation? Ghostface 2.0? Flashback?
Fans are wilding over his cryptic January 30 Instagram tease—a hand scribbling Stu’s iconic line: “My mom and dad are gonna be soo mad!” Comments exploded: “Stu’s alive! Bring back the king!”
🩸 Why did Skeet Ulrich scream YES?
The Billy Loomis actor (real-life BFF to Lillard) spilled that Matt called him pre-announcement: “I’ve watched him beg for this 1,000 times a day.”
Cue tears. Skeet’s own return as Billy’s ghost in 2022’s Scream reboot? “Legacy deaths don’t stick here, folks.”
🧠 How did Stu survive that CRT TV crush?
Technically… maybe he didn’t? The 1996 flick left Stu’s fate ambiguous after Sidney Prescott smashed a TV onto his head. Lillard’s cheeky Scream 2 cameo (partygoer) and 2022 voiceover kept hopes alive.
Kevin Williamson directing 7? He’s the OG writer—so expect twisty retcons.
🌟 Who else is slashing into Scream 7?
Legacy squad: Neve Campbell (Sidney), Courteney Cox (Gale), plus Scream 3’s Scott Foley. Newbies? Isabel May as Sidney’s daughter and Joel McHale (no, not Dempsey’s Mark!).
Plot leak? “Sid’s family trauma meets Gen-Z killers.” Releasing Feb. 27, 2026—just in time for Scream’s 30th birthday bash.
Quick Facts: Scream 7 Revival
- Stu’s Back: Lillard returns as Stu after 28 years, teased via a cryptic IG clip.
- Legacy Love: Ulrich hyped Lillard’s comeback: “He’s wanted this forever.”
- Director Shift: Kevin Williamson (OG writer) helms the franchise for the first time.
- New Blood: Isabel May joins as Sidney’s daughter; Joel McHale as her husband.
- Release Date: Hits theaters Feb. 27, 2026—Scream’s 30th anniversary year.