US EditionScream 7 Premiere Crashed by Pro-Palestine Protesters Two Years After Star Fired
Dozens protested Melissa Barrera’s firing linked to her criticism of Israel, calling for a boycott of Scream 7 in solidarity with Palestine and highlighting industry censorship, organizers said.
- On Wednesday night, about 25 demonstrators gathered outside the Scream 7 premiere at the Paramount Studios lot, Los Angeles, calling for a boycott ahead of the film's Feb. 27 release.
- After Melissa Barrera's November 2023 removal, organizers say the demonstration responds to entertainment industry practices silencing pro-Palestinian voices and whitewashing Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Organizers said the boycott began with grassroots Scream fans and is now supported by over 30 arts and advocacy organizations, with demonstrators waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'From the river to the sea Palestine will be free'.
- Christopher Landon, original Scream 7 director, exited the project and co‑star Jenna Ortega also left shortly after, while Spyglass Media Group said it has 'zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form'.
- Scream 7 opens on Friday, February 27, 2026, with Neve Campbell reprising Sidney Prescott after a rewrite and Kevin Williamson directing, who said everyone has a right to protest and be heard.
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