Scream Movies Ranked by Highest-Grossing – Adjusted For Inflation
Ghostface has haunted moviegoers for nearly three decades, with each Scream entry blending horror, satire, and slasher thrills. From the groundbreaking 1996 original to the modern reboots, the franchise has consistently slashed its way to box office success. Let’s count down the Scream films ranked by their worldwide grosses, adjusted for inflation.
6) Scream 4 (2011)
Returning after more than a decade, Scream 4 reunited Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette while introducing a new generation of victims. Though it didn’t reach the box office highs of earlier entries, it has since grown in cult status.
Worldwide gross in 2011: $95,989,590
Adjusted for 2025: $136,848,791
5) Scream (2022)
Billed as a “requel,” this fifth film honored Wes Craven’s legacy while ushering in new blood like Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Balancing nostalgia with fresh scares, it revived the franchise for a new era.
Worldwide gross in 2022: $137,743,924
Adjusted for 2025: $150,911,656
4) Scream VI (2023)
Taking Ghostface to New York City, Scream VI pushed the carnage into bigger and bolder territory. With Ortega leading the cast, it proved the franchise could thrive in a new setting.
Worldwide gross in 2023: $166,577,232
Adjusted for 2025: $176,500,000
3) Scream 3 (2000)
Set in Hollywood, this meta entry leaned harder into comedy while still delivering blood-soaked thrills. Though divisive among fans, its box office success showed the series was still a major draw.
Worldwide gross in 2000: $161,838,076
Adjusted for 2025: $301,337,959
2) Scream 2 (1997)
Released just a year after the original, Scream 2 followed Sidney Prescott into college as Ghostface struck again. Packed with sharp commentary and suspense, it nearly matched the first film’s success.
Worldwide gross in 1997: $172,363,301
Adjusted for 2025: $344,330,941
1) Scream (1996)
The one that started it all. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, the original Scream reinvented slasher horror with its self-aware script and shocking kills. It remains the highest-grossing entry in the series.
Worldwide gross in 1996: $173,046,663
Adjusted for 2025: $353,627,938
From Woodsboro to New York, Scream has proven that clever writing and masked mayhem never go out of style. With a mix of satire, horror, and iconic scares, Ghostface has carved out a legacy that continues to slash its way into box office success.
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