How to watch Scream 6: Release date, cast, trailer and plot


Scream 6 poster
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In Scream 6, the survivors of the 2021 Woodsboro attacks attempt to start anew in New York City, only for a new killer to begin another gory rampage. It’s worth noting that Scream’s sixth instalment is the first movie without Neve Campbell’s character, Sidney Prescott, changing the landscape of the entire franchise. Nevertheless, Scream 6 was both a critical and commercial success with new lead stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega headlining the film as sisters Sam and Tara Carpenter.

For those who haven’t seen the film or just want to rewatch the thrilling sequel, Scream 6 is finally dropping on streaming, debuting exclusively on Paramount+.

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What is the plot of Scream 6?

In the new Scream movie, Sam, Tara, Chad and Mindy, the four survivors of the latest Ghostface killings, leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter in New York. It has only been year after the harrowing event that left them scarred for life but just as they’re trying to put the horrors of the past behind them, a new Ghostface killer emerges and begins taunting them with murderous rampage.

To defeat the new killer, or killers, who take pride in being more terrifyingly tenacious, they must join forces with those who have dealt with the very same trauma in the past: FBI special agent Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) and reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox).

Scream 6 (officially entitled Scream VI) was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick, the same team behind the previous Scream (2022) film. Thanks to the massive success of the sixth movie, Scream 7 is currently in the works.

Where to watch Scream 6 in Australia?

After its theatrical release, Scream 6 dropped on pay per view like Apple TV and Google Play. It’ll be made widely available when it premieres on Paramount+ at the end of this month. 

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Scream 6 release date Australia

The sixth Scream movie hit Australian theatres earlier this year on 9 March 2023. Finally becoming available on demand, the streaming release date of Scream VI has been confirmed to be on Thursday, 26 October 2023. 

MovieRelease DateRun Time
Scream VIThur, 26 Oct 20232h 2m

Watch Scream 6 on Paramount+

The latest instalment is back with yet another mysterious Scream 6 killer. To watch online, it will be available to stream on Paramount+. Even better, the streaming service offers a 7-day free trial for customers signing up for the first time. This allows you to explore Paramount+’s comprehensive catalogue of shows and movies online from Showtime, CBS, Network 10, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures.

After the free trial, you can opt to continue your subscription, either monthly or annually. Paramount+ has only one streaming tier, so there’s no need to choose more expensive plans to stream on more than one device or enjoy HD streaming. The single subscription plan already includes all features, three simultaneous streams.

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Scream 6 trailer

Ready to unmask the chilling new Scream 6 killer? First, check out the Scream 6 trailer right here to have a glimpse of what’s about to come.

Watch the Scream movies in order

If you’re a big fan of horror movies, the entire Scream franchise (except Scream 2022) is available to stream on Paramount+. And if you’re in the mood to binge-watch earlier Scream films while waiting for Scream VI’s debut on streaming, we’ve listed all the Scream movies in order below. 

Scream filmsReleasedStreaming Services
Scream1996Paramount+ / Foxtel Now / BINGE / Stan
Scream 21997Paramount+ / Foxtel Now / BINGE / Stan
Scream 32000Paramount+ / Foxtel Now / BINGE / Stan
Scream 42011Paramount+ / Stan / Netflix
Scream 2022Netflix
Scream VI2023Paramount+

Cast of Scream 6

Cast of Scream 6
Image source: TMDB

Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega reprise their roles from the previous 2022 film, while Courteney Cox, who has appeared in every Scream film since 1996, also returned to play Gale Weathers.

Original Scream lead star Neve Campbell didn’t return for the sequel, although her character Sidney Prescott was mentioned in the movie. 

  • Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter
  • Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter
  • Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin
  • Jack Champion as Ethan Landry
  • Henry Czerny as Christopher Stone
  • Mason Gooding as Chad Meeks-Martin
  • Roger L. Jackson as the voice of Ghostface
  • Liana Liberato as Quinn Bailey
  • Dermot Mulroney as Wayne Bailey
  • Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers
  • Hayden Panettiere as Kirby Reed
  • Devyn Nekoda as Anika Kayoko
  • Tony Revolori as Jason Carvey
  • Josh Segarra as Danny Brackett
  • Samara Weaving as Laura Crane
  • Skeet Ulrich as Billy Loomis

Movies similar to Scream you might like

There’s plenty of slasher movies with strong horror violence like Scream you can watch instantly, with the likes of Halloween, its sequels and reboots available online. New horror releases you can watch on streaming TV also include Totally Killer, M3GAN, The Black Phone, Knock at the Cabin, every Saw movie, and many more. 

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