Scream 2
“Someone has taken their love of sequels one step too far.”
Synopsis
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
25th Anniversary SpotOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2022-09-09
Top Cast
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Neve Campbell
Sidney Prescott
Courteney Cox
Gale Weathers
David Arquette
Dewey Riley
Jerry O'Connell
Derek
Elise Neal
Hallie
Timothy Olyphant
Mickey
Jamie Kennedy
Randy Meeks
Laurie Metcalf
Debbie Salt
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Cici
Liev Schreiber
Cotton Weary
Jada Pinkett Smith
Maureen
Omar Epps
Phil
Duane Martin
Joel
Lewis Arquette
Chief Hartley
Rebecca Gayheart
Sorority Sister Lois
Portia De Rossi
Sorority Sister Murphy
Heather Graham
'Stab' Casey
Roger L. Jackson
'The Voice' (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasporto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$24M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$172.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.18x
+$148.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Williamson
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Scream 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Worldwide Gross
- $172.4M
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films, Konrad Pictures, Craven-Maddalena Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Kevin Williamson
Marco Beltrami
Peter Deming
Patrick Lussier
Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena, Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Williamson, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Lussier
Editor
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Kevin Williamson
Screenplay
Wes Craven
Director
Marianne Maddalena
Producer
Kathleen Detoro
Costume Design
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scream 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scream 2 about?
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Who directed Scream 2?
Scream 2 was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Scream 2?
The principal cast of Scream 2 includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jerry O'Connell, Elise Neal.
When was Scream 2 released and how long is it?
Scream 2 was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scream 2?
Scream 2 had a reported production budget of $24M and grossed $172.4M at the worldwide box office (7.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Scream 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scream 2 was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is Scream 2 based on a book or true story?
Scream 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Kevin Williamson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scream 2?
Scream 2 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).