Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return

‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that killer Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.
Scream 7 Shocker: Matthew Lillard's Stu Macher Returning For New Installment
Scream 7 adds another franchise veteran to its growing cast with Matthew Lillard returning as Stu Macher in the horror series' next movie.
How Matthew Lillard's Stu Macher Could Return For Scream 7
What really makes the movie's killer duo great, however, is Stu Macher (Matthew Lillard). Billy being a murderer makes sense. But Stu? Lillard not only portrays Stu as being fun and charismatic, but he also seems like too much of a class clown to have actually planned any of this out.
Matthew Lillard Should Return To Scream 7 In This Way
Matthew Lillard's confirmed return to the Scream franchise for the upcoming Scream 7 movie has fans extremely excited. His character, Stu Macher, is beloved by fans of the franchise due to his impact on the original movie as one of the Ghostfaces, but it's currently unknown how or why he will be part of Scream 7.
Is Matthew Lillard Returning for ‘Scream 7’? Actor Confirms His Comeback to the Horror Franchise
Matthew Lillard’s character, Stu Macher, in 1996’s Scream has become an icon since the film revitalized the horror genre way back when. Stu was a villain, yes, but he was a lovable villain that had some hilarious one-liners.
Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’
Matthew Lillard, who played Stuart ‘Stu’ Macher in the first 1996 Scream movie, is returning to the franchise for Spyglass/Paramount’s Scream 7.
Matthew Lillard is returning for Scream 7, fulfilling his promise to be right back
The seventh Scream film, set for Feb. 27, 2026, will return Neve Campbell to the franchise after her absence in the sixth installment. Franchise vet Courtney Cox is also returning, making Lillard’s involvement a bit of a reunion.
Matthew Lillard Appears to Confirm Return as Original “Scream ”Villain Stu Macher After 28 Years — See the Video
News of Lillard's addition to the cast of Scream 7 comes as Scott Foley and Mark Consuelos were also confirmed to have boarded the slasher sequel. The film will be helmed by Scream creator and original screenwriter Kevin Williamson, his first time in the franchise's director's seat.
‘Scream’ alum Matthew Lillard hints that Stu Macher is coming back
This line, famously spoken by the character Stu Macher in the original 1996 “Scream” movie, made a momentous new appearance Thursday when actor Matthew Lillard, who played Stu, posted a video on Instagram Thursday teasing a return to the “Scream” franchise after 30 years away.
'Scream 7': Matthew Lillard's shock return, Mark Consuelos, and everything else we know
Ghostface is slashing his way back into theaters in 2026 with "Scream 7," and some previous franchise stars are reportedly making shock returns.
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With Stu Returning in Scream 7, I Think This Fan Theory Makes The Most Sense
Now that Matthew Lillard is playing Stu Macher in Scream 7, I think this fan theory about how he fits into the slasher ...
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Why Is SCREAM 7 Bringing Back Dead Ghostfaces? Our Stu Macher and Roman Bridger Theories and Thoughts
Scream 7 is over a year away with a release date of February 27, 2026, but we need to talk about this movie right now. In ...