"Looks like shaggy has time on his hands": Online memes erupt as Matthew Lillard confirms his return as Stu Macher in ‘SCREAM 7’

We all know that Screams is an iconic franchise with iconic characters and a great screenplay. It's no wonder Scream characters are well-loved—especially Matthew Lillard's character Stu Macher!

But surprise, surprise, Matthew Lillard confirmed that his character, Stu Macher, will be back on Scream 7, and fans are delighted with the announcement! (Video via X/@DiscussingFilm)

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Some joked that Shaggy (Matthew Lillard's character in Scooby Doo), has a lot of time on his hands that he became Stu Macher for the 2nd time! (Image via X/@SimonFX_)

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Fans are happy with the news. They are excited about Matthew Lillard's return to the film franchise! (Image via X/@TheGhostHost)

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Others poked fun at the Scream franchise, saying that the team needed more viewers, and yes, Matthew Lillard's return to Scream 7 worked! (Image via X/@sethspov)

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Some Scream fans cannot contain their excitement, saying that Sidney Prescott will be *SHOOKT* that after all this time, Stu Macher is still ALIVE! (Image via X/@Slappa_WWE)

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Because of Stu Macher's return, some fans are also suggesting that Jill Roberts (Scream 4) be brought back because she's also one of the most iconic Ghostface ever! (Video via X/@kingjesus17)

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While some fans are excited about the news, some fans have some doubts—saying that maybe Stu Macher will just be back as a ghost of Sidney Prescott's past.

"Everybody is over here freaking out when he obviously will probably just appear as a ghost. Just like Billy in the last movie." - one user said

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Aside from Matthew Lillard's return in Scream 7, some people are surprised that the Scream franchise reached its 7th sequel! (Image via X/@ReelAesthetica)

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Because of Matthew Lillard returning as Stu Macher in Scream 7, the film is going to be exciting and a lot better. It's going to be a reunion of some sort with the OG Scream characters! (Image via X/@PhotoFrens_)

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Scream 7

Following the exit of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, the Scream 7 will bring back some of its OG characters from the first film, making it a nostalgic trip down the 90s—the era that the first Scream was made!

The Scream 7 plot is still not yet released, but once it is released and once the reason Stu Macher returns is revealed, we're expecting that the slasher film fans are going to have a field day!

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Now that we're in the era of reminiscing the past—especially the good ol' 90s, it is fun and exciting that OG characters from famous 90s films such as Scream will return and finally give us viewers closure as to what happened with their characters!