Hollywood slasher sequel Scream 7 has opened strongly in Nigerian cinemas, recording a N22 million debut, according to early box office figures compiled from local exhibitors.
The movie was released in Nigerian cinemas on February 27, 2026.
Major Nigerian cinema chains, including Filmhouse Cinemas, Silverbird Cinemas, and Genesis Cinemas, already feature the film from that date.
The performance highlights the sustained appeal of established Hollywood franchises in Nigeria’s cinema market, particularly within the horror genre.
Scream 7 is the seventh installment in the long-running Scream film series was produced on a reported budget of $45 million.
Distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by Spyglass Media Group alongside Project X Entertainment, the latest sequel marks a creative reset for the franchise.
A major money driver has been the return of legacy cast members, led by Neve Campbell, who reprises her role as Sidney Prescott after being absent from the previous instalment. Her comeback, alongside familiar faces such as Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard, has helped reignite nostalgia among longtime fans while expanding the story to a new generation of characters.
In Nigeria, Scream 7’s N22 million opening places it ahead of several recent Hollywood releases.
Despite receiving largely negative reviews from critics, Scream 7 recorded the highest opening weekend in the franchise’s global history, reinforcing the gap that often exists between critical reception and box office performance.
For cinema operators, the Nigerian debut suggests steady foot traffic in the coming weeks, particularly among younger audiences who traditionally drive horror ticket sales.