 In June 2015, Bob Weinstein, when asked about the possibility of a film continuation after "Scream 4", denied the possibility of a fifth installment or any further continuation of the film franchise, citing the MTV series as the right place for the franchise.However, in early 2019, it was reported that Blumhouse Productions, which specializes in horror-themed films and produced a direct sequel of the "Halloween" film in 2018, was interested in reviving the series, and that head of studio Jason Blum was working on making such "Scream" installments happen.Rumors arose later in the year that Blumhouse was rebooting the franchise, though Blumhouse later said they were not, but the rumors continued, indicating that another studio was involved.