The Scream movies are some of the most beloved installments in the slasher genre of horror, but viewers will not be able to find all of the titles on popular streamers like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. 1996’s Scream introduced viewers to a new slasher icon in Ghostface, a masked menace wreaking havoc in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the movie starred Neve Campbell as a new generation’s final girl, Sidney Prescott. The cast also notably included franchise regulars like Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

Scream focuses on Sidney, a seemingly normal teenager who gets targeted by Ghostface a year after the brutal death of her mother. After some of her friends fall victim to the masked murderer, Sidney struggles with who to trust. Along with reporter Gale Weathers (Cox) and the local deputy Dewey Riley (Arquette), Sidney soon learns the person behind the Ghostface mask is closer to her than she first thought. The movie then spawned two sequels where the Ghostface killer continues to prey on Sidney. 2011 saw a reboot of the franchise with the meta storytelling of Scream 4. In time, the success of the movies inspired a TV series set in the present day when it debuted in 2015.

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Nearly a decade since the last Scream movie, it has finally been announced that Scream 5 is in development. The movie, which is slated to release on January 14, 2022, will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the duo behind Ready or Not. Most notable is the fact that Campbell, Cox, and Arquette are returning to their original roles with a cast that also includes Melissa Barrera, Jack Quaid, Jenny Ortega, Dylan Minnette, and Mason Gooding. Roger L. Jackson is also returning to serve as the legendary voice behind Ghostface. Despite the lack of details surrounding Scream 5, it’s already considered one of the most anticipated movies in the near future. That said, viewers have plenty of time to watch the rest of the franchise in preparation — here’s where the movies and TV seasons can be found online.

How To Watch Scream Online

Craven’s entry that launched the franchise debuted just a week before Christmas in 1996. Now considered a classic, since it premiered over two decades ago, Scream continues to stand the test of time. Unfortunately, those looking to stream the movie won’t be able to find it on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. It is, however, available for subscribers of FuboTV and DirecTV. Streamers searching for Scream have the option to rent the movie for $2.99 (SD) or $3.99 (HD) on services like Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and Vudu. There are also purchasing options on the same services with a price tag ranging from $4.99 to $14.99.

How To Watch Scream 2 Online

Craven quickly returned to helm the first official sequel, Scream 2, which released in December of the following year. The follow-up installment centered around Sidney’s time in college during a series of copy-cat murders. Campbell reprised her role alongside Cox, Arquette, and Kennedy as Gale, Dewey, and Randy, respectively. In addition, the sequel featured appearances by Laurie Metcalf, Jerry O’Connell, Timothy Olyphant, and Elise Neal. Like Scream, the sequel won’t be found on major streaming services. Instead, it’s currently streaming on FuboTV and DirecTV. It’s also available on the aforementioned services for the same rental price, in addition to the buying options for $14.99 or less.

How To Watch Scream 3 Online

In 2000, the trio of Campbell, Cox, and Arquette re-teamed with Craven to finish up the original trilogy with Scream 3. Years after the last encounter, a new killer took up the Ghostface mantle, bringing Sidney out of hiding. As she faced the villain, she also came to terms with revelations regarding the truth about her mother. The more humorous sequel is currently only streaming on DirecTV with a subscription. Renters can find the title on Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango Now, the Microsoft Store, and Redbox for $2.99 (SD) or $3.99 (HD). The same platforms offer buying options with prices between $4.99 and $14.99.

How To Watch Scream 4 Online

The most recent installment, Scream 4, served as Craven’s final film before his passing. 11 years after Scream 3, Sidney returned to Woodsboro on the fifteenth anniversary of the original massacre. While she’s in town, a new Ghostface targets the friends of Sidney’s teenage cousin, Jill. Sidney, Gale, and Dewey then try to use their past as a way to prevent more killings. Out of all the released movies in the franchise, Scream 4 is the only one available to Hulu subscribers. In addition, the SD version is streaming on the ad-supported subscriptions for IMDb TV and Tubi. Renting is another option on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, and the Microsoft Store. Whereas renting Scream 4 is $3.99, the same sites offer a permanent buying option from $4.99 to $11.99 for HD.

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How To Watch Scream: The TV Series Online

Scream was transformed into a TV show on MTV, but didn’t have ties to the movie franchise. Instead, it followed a girl named Emma who had ties to her town’s dark past. She and her friends were then stalked by a masked killer as they investigated the killer’s motives. Both seasons that focused on Emma’s story are currently available for Netflix users. Though there aren’t any rental options, those interested in watching Scream: The TV Series can purchase the episodes on Apple TV, Amazon, Vudu, and Google Play with prices ranging from $9.99 to $24.99 per season.

How To Watch Scream: Resurrection Online

The TV version of Scream was renewed for a third season in 2017, but the network decided to take an anthology approach. Not only was the story rebooted, but a new cast and location were chosen. With a cast headlined by names like RJ Cyler, Giorgia Whigham, Tyga, Keke Palmer, and Tyler Posey, the new season—titled Scream: Resurrection—premiered in 2019 after moving to VH1. Like the other TV installments, season 3 is included on Netflix; it’s also streaming on FuboTV. Despite not having rental options, Resurrection can be purchased on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and the Microsoft Store for as low as $10.99 for the entire season.

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Kara Hedash is a features editor and writer for Screen Rant. From time to time, she dives into the world’s most popular franchises but Kara primarily focuses on evergreen topics. The fact that she gets to write about The Office regularly is like a dream come true. Before joining Screen Rant, Kara served as a contributor for Movie Pilot and had work published on The Mary Sue and Reel Honey. After graduating college, writing began as a part-time hobby for Kara but it quickly turned into a career. She loves binging a new series and watching movies ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to hidden indie gems. She also has a soft spot for horror ever since she started watching it at too young of an age. Her favorite Avenger is Thor and her favorite Disney princess is Leia Organa. When Kara’s not busy writing, you can find her doing yoga or hanging out with Gritty.

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