Though it has had multiple issues and has seen several exits, it seems Scream 7 is back on track, and we have some good news to share. Neve Campbell, the iconic final girl of the Scream franchise, is returning for Scream 7, reprising her role as the legendary final girl, Sidney Prescott. The news comes after Campbell skipped Scream 6 due to a salary dispute. Reportedly, Campbell’s Sidney Prescott will be the story’s focus in the new sequel.
We have more good news for Scream fans. Kevin Williamson, the franchise creator and director of multiple installments, will return to direct the sequel. There have also been reports that franchise star Courtney Cox is in talks to return as Gale Weathers.
Scream 7 has already had its share of drama. Multiple people involved have stepped away, including stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega and Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon, who exited the project, calling it “a nightmare.”
While plot details are being kept under wraps, Scream 7 seems to be getting its shit together finally. Campbell herself confirmed the news and announced the sequel’s premiere date via a social media post. Get ready; Ghost Face will return on February 27, 2026. Watch Scream 6 now, it is streaming on Paramount+.
