Scream Star Confirms She’s Returning for Sequel
The original scream queen, Neve Campbell, will return for Scream 8.
Actress Neve Campbell, a prominent figure in the Scream film franchise, has announced her return for the upcoming installment, Scream 8. Campbell, who has portrayed the character of Sidney Prescott in all eight films of the series, except for the 2023 entry, Scream 6, expressed her excitement during a recent interview with the Associated Press. She declined to disclose any details about Scream 8, stating, "I’ll be in it."
Paramount and Spyglass, the production companies behind the series, announced plans to develop an eighth film on March 31, 2026. The script for the movie will be written by Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, sisters who are renowned television writers with a diverse range of work experience in popular series such as Poker Face, Suits, Fringe, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The decision to create another Scream film appears to be well-received, especially after the blockbuster success of Scream 7, which became the highest-grossing movie in the franchise's history, earning $214 million against a $45 million budget.
Despite the financial success, Scream 7 received mixed reviews from critics, with a 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it at the bottom of the list behind only Scream 3, the only other series installment with a negative score. The film faced controversy following the firing of singer, activist, and actor Melissa Barrera for criticizing the Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
Various organizations, including Film Workers for Palestine, CodePink, and the Democratic Socialists of America, called for a boycott of Scream 7.
Scream originated in 1996, revolutionizing the slasher genre with its self-aware and metatextual approach to clichés. The original film grossed $173 million on a $14–15 million budget, making it the highest-grossing entry in the series when adjusted for inflation. After an initial trilogy, the series returned in 2011 with Scream 4, followed by a 2022 release of Scream, which received positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
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