The success of Scream 7 indicates that the director of the next installment of the franchise will not be returning. Kevin Williamson, who previously directed the first four Screams and returned to direct this seventh one, has stated he will not return for an 8th installment. He was introduced by Neve Campbell when she herself was brought back into the franchise after missing the sixth installment due to a contract dispute. Despite the franchise's worst reviews in history, despite this, Williamson believes other people can take over the reins.