Neve Campbell has confirmed she will be back as Sidney Prescott in Scream 8. The actress, 53, revealed the news on November 2, 2026 in an AP interview shared on TikTok, telling the reporter: “Scream 8… that’s in the pipeline as well… I’ll be in it.” She offered no plot details about the eighth chapter of the long-running horror franchise.
The announcement came at the London launch event for season 2 of Netflix’s spy thriller “Black Doves,” where Campbell was appearing on November 2, according to reports from People and TheWrap.
Campbell returned as Sidney in Scream 7, released in February 2026, after sitting out Scream VI (2023) over a salary dispute. Scream 7 went on to become a franchise best, grossing over $214 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Reports say Campbell earned a reported US$7 million for Scream 7.
The Scream 8 screenplay is being written by sisters Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, whose credits include “Poker Face,” “Suits” and “Fringe.” No director or release date has been confirmed — franchise creator Kevin Williamson, who directed Scream 7, is not returning behind the camera, according to reports.
Campbell has now played Sidney Prescott in six of the seven Scream films, making her the enduring face of the franchise. Spyglass Media is developing the project for Paramount Pictures.
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