Today marks the end of the beginning for Scream 5. After weeks of quiet, focused, and low-profile production, the fifth installment in the franchise has officially wrapped filming.

Unlike the chaos that often surrounds major horror sets, this shoot unfolded with a sense of harmony and shared purpose. The cast reportedly formed a strong bond on set — something that mirrors the camaraderie of the original Santa Rosa crew back in Scream (1996). As David Arquette noted during the Scream Reunion, that kind of connection has a way of translating to the screen.

Filming Locations & Behind-the-Scenes Details

The complete list of filming locations was confirmed by a crew T-shirt shared by legendary behind-the-scenes photographer Brownie Harris.

Shot entirely in Wilmington, North Carolina, the production recreated Woodsboro with locations including:

• Downtown Wilmington

• Cardinal Lanes Bowling

• Williston Middle School

• The Stuart Macher House Recreation

Each location helped build a Woodsboro 2.0 that honors the past while carving a path for a new generation.

A Dedication to Wes Craven

From the very start, Scream (2022) has been a tribute to the late Wes Craven. His influence, vision, and voice remain at the core of this project — ensuring that while this may be a new chapter, it’s still his story.

A Standing Ovation for the Cast & Crew

Here at HelloSidney.com, we want to congratulate the cast and crew for accomplishing what once felt nearly impossible — making a Scream film during a global pandemic.

With new protocols, unprecedented limitations, and reimagined workflows, they’ve proven once again that horror adapts. It survives. And it finds new ways to speak to its audience.

Now, the countdown begins.

See you in theaters January 2022. 🔪