🔪 The Slasher Rivalry: Scream 7 vs. Hoppers
Hollywood’s box office is currently a battlefield between horror and animation. Scream 7 has made headlines for its “legacy-heavy” approach, bringing back Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott to face off against a more brutal version of Ghostface. The news surrounding the film focuses on its high-stakes production history, which saw a complete overhaul of the cast and director over the last two years.
Despite a massive opening in late February, the latest reports show the film is facing stiff competition from Pixar’s “Hoppers,” which features a girl swapping brains with a beaver. This “David vs. Goliath” box office story has dominated industry trades this week, as Scream 7 attempts to maintain its momentum by leaning into nostalgia and meta-commentary on the state of horror franchises. The film is currently projected to be the highest-grossing entry in the series, further solidifying the “legacy sequel” as Hollywood’s most reliable financial engine in 2026.
