Anna Camp has apologized after sharing and later deleting a social media post that referenced the commercial success of Scream 7 amid ongoing calls to boycott the film following Melissa Barrera’s firing from the franchise.
Camp, who portrays Jessica Bowden in the latest installment, reposted an image to her Instagram Story that read: “The boycott didn’t work. The critics hate didn’t work. The pathetic leaks didn’t work. What worked was audiences coming out and making the film a success.” The post was set to Taylor Swift’s “Karma.”
After backlash online, Camp removed the repost and issued a statement clarifying her position: “It has come to my attention that I reposted someone else’s story that does not reflect my personal beliefs,” Camp wrote on X. “I have since deleted the repost because I absolutely meant no harm. I’m sorry to anyone who was affected.”
The controversy surrounding Scream 7 stems from the 2023 dismissal of former franchise star Melissa Barrera. Barrera was removed from the series by producer Spyglass Media Group after posting commentary on social media about the Israel-Hamas war. Spyglass said at the time that the posts were considered antisemitic and violated the company’s zero-tolerance policy regarding hate speech. Barrera has denied antisemitism and said her comments were mischaracterized.
In response to her firing, some fans and pro-Palestinian advocates called for a boycott of the film. Demonstrators gathered outside the Los Angeles premiere last week, chanting slogans including “Paramount, Paramount, what do you say?” and “Palestine will live forever!” The protests were part of broader criticism directed at the studio and the production company.
Despite the controversy, Scream 7 posted strong box office numbers, earning $64.1 million domestically and $97 million worldwide during its opening weekend, the largest debut in the franchise’s 30-year history.
Directed by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original 1996 film, the latest installment brought back several longtime cast members, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Matthew Lillard. The story centers on a new Ghostface killer targeting the daughter of Sidney Prescott.
Camp’s apology appears aimed at distancing herself from the tone of the reposted message rather than commenting directly on the broader dispute. The incident underscores the continued sensitivity surrounding the franchise’s internal shakeup and the political context that has shaped its reception.
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