And I'm happy to report I am. … I come back as a fairy godmother. It’s gonna slay. It should be interesting to see what type of role Lillard ends up having in the next Scream movie. While some fans think that Stu survived all along,

The actor first appeared to tease a return as his co-Ghostface character Stu Macher from the first film on Instagram on Jan. 30

Matthew Lillard made every Scream's fan day when it was announced that he would play Stu Macher again, and he recently joked about the role.

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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 has been the face of the ‘Scream’ franchise for decades. Here’s what we know about the possibility of him appearing in the latest installment.

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 reprising the role of Stu Macher, in Scream 7, and no one is sure what will be done with this goofy and unforgettable character.

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.