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Ghostface Is Back In The ‘Scream 6’ Trailer & So Is Jenna Ortega

Abby Zinman

Calling all horror movie fans! Ghostface is back, which can only mean one thing: Scream 6 is on its way. With a star-studded cast and a killer plot, it looks like this movie is gonna be all the rage this spring — and I doubt I’m speaking too soon when I say we probably have another Halloween classic on our hands. 

The Scream 6 announcement came as an exciting surprise for fans the morning of Dec. 14. Although we knew a Scream 6 was coming, it wasn’t until today when the cast, release date, and many more details were confirmed through an absolutely spooky trailer. So, if you’re a fan looking for more info, look no further — here’s all the information you need to know.

What is Scream 6 about?

In case you aren’t familiar with the Scream movies, you’ve definitely seen the frightening Ghostface mask before. The films follow a serial killer chasing several teenagers (so watch with caution if you haven’t seen them before). In this particular installation, some of our faves are back, including none other than Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter. This time, we follow Tara in New York City, where she has fled to escape from Ghostface. 

But if you know anything about Scream (or horror movies in general), it’s no spoiler to say Tara wasn’t successful. According to Consequence Film, the sixth Scream movie starts on Halloween. Tara is on the iconic New York subway with her friends and sister Sam when boom: They spot Ghostface. And, as one might expect, it all goes down from here: All the lights turn off, in true Scream fashion, and all tensions rise.

Who’s starring in Scream 6?

If you’re not a Jenna Ortega fan yet, you clearly aren’t on TikTok or Instagram — because the 20-year-old celeb is taking over the horror-thriller genre, and I’m here for it. She became a fan favorite on season two of You in 2019, then starred alongside Maddie Ziegler in The Fallout, and finally killed it as Wednesday Addams in the now-iconic Netflix series Wednesday. Ortega is now returning to her role as Tara Carpenter, whom she also played in the fifth Scream movie, which was released in 2022.

Alongside Ortega is Melissa Barrera, who you may know from In The Heights or the previous Scream movie — she plays Sam, Tara’s sister. Also returning to the screen is Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers. Other noteworthy stars who are coming back for Scream 6 are Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, and Hayden Panettiere (who you may recognize from the fourth Scream movie). 

And of course, there are plenty of new faces coming to the Scream franchise, such as Samara Weaving (Ready or Not), Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding), Tony Revolori (The Grand Budapest Hotel), and Josh Segarra (Overboard). 

What is the release date for Scream 6?

Fortunately, the question we’ve all been pondering finally has an answer! Scream 6 will be released on March 10, 2023. To give viewers that ultimate horror movie experience, it’ll begin by playing in theaters — so mark your calendars!

Is there a Scream 6 trailer?

Of course, the bulk of the announcement was the teaser trailer. It’s only one minute long, but boy, is there a lot to see and get excited for. Check it out below — and I’ll see you in theaters on March 10th!

Abby is a National Writer for Her Campus and the Editor-in-Chief of Her Campus at Waterloo. As part of the Wellness team, she covers topics related to mental health and relationships, but also frequently writes about digital trends, career advice, current events, and more. In her articles, she loves solving online debates, connecting with experts, and reflecting on her own experiences. She is also passionate about spreading the word about important cultural issues such as climate change and women’s rights; these are topics she frequently discusses in her articles. Abby began producing digital content at BuzzFeed, where she now has over 300 posts and 60 million overall views. Since then, she has also written for various online publications such as Thought Catalog, Collective World, and Unpacked. In addition to writing, Abby is also a UX and content designer; she most frequently spends her days building innovative, creative digital experiences. She has other professional experiences ranging from marketing to graphic design. When she’s not writing, Abby can be found reading the newest Taylor Jenkins Reid book, watching The Office, or eating pizza. She’s also been a dancer since she was four years old, and has most recently become obsessed with taking spin classes.