Ghostface Mask Rights Trigger Legal Clash Ahead of Scream 7

Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment filed a California federal lawsuit against Alterian Ghost Factory, accusing the company of asserting ownership of the Ghostface mask and using threats to sue before Scream 7 as a coercive “shake-down.” The suit seeks a court order affirming Paramount/Spyglass’s rights and blocking Alterian from pursuing infringement, arguing that Fun World licenses the mask and has long-held rights, while Alterian’s ownership claims are time-barred or unsupported; the dispute centers on who designed and licensed the iconic mask across the franchise.