Scream 7 grossed $208 million, and now Neve Campbell has confirmed her return for Scream 8
The actress will reprise her role as Sidney Prescott, while the original screenwriter steps back from writing and directing the next installment.
By Abigail Brooks ·
Neve Campbell has confirmed she will return as Sidney Prescott for the eighth film in the Scream franchise. The actress told the Associated Press on Monday night that she will reprise the role of the series' long-time final girl.
Campbell discussed her upcoming projects during the interview, noting that she has two television shows in development. She stated that one of those shows has been sold. She added that Scream 8 is also in the pipeline. When asked for specific details about the new film, she said, "I can never tell you anything about Scream 8." She then added with a laugh, "I'll be in it!"
The franchise has undergone several changes since its start in 1996. Campbell starred in the first four films directed by Wes Craven. The series was revived with the 2022 entry, which focused on characters played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. Campbell appeared in a smaller capacity in that film. She sat out Scream VI due to salary disputes. Following the release of the sixth movie, Barrera was fired from the franchise over social media posts regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Ortega later left the series voluntarily.
Campbell returned for Scream 7, produced by Spyglass Media and Paramount Pictures. That film, released in February 2026, focused on Sidney and her daughter Tatum, played by Isabel May. Scream 7 became the highest-grossing entry in the franchise. It earned $208 million worldwide on a production budget of $45 million.
One month after the release of Scream 7, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Scream 8 was in development at Spyglass. Sisters Lilla and Nora Zuckerman are currently writing the script for the upcoming film.
Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original 1996 film and directed Scream 7, spoke to Hello Sidney in March about his future role in the series. He said he does not intend to write or direct the eighth film. He explained that he wants to direct another film he has already written. He is also working on television projects. Williamson stated, "For the next Scream, I'll probably step back and just be a part of the family again."
