Scream watch order

You should start with the 1996 film Scream, which introduces the initial murders involving a masked killer targeting a teenage girl and her friends.

Yes, following the release order is recommended because the films follow a chronological sequence of events involving recurring characters and subsequent Ghostface killings over the years.

None can be skipped, as each entry follows the chronological progression of the characters and the ongoing emergence of Ghostface killers.

Watch in this order: 1. Scream, 2. Scream 2, 3. Scream 3, 4. Scream 4, 5. Scream, 6. Scream VI, 7. Scream 7.

This guide lists 7 entries, released between 1996 and 2026.

Scream has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.4 out of 10.

Scream 7. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.