The ultimate final girl has officially reclaimed her throne. Neve Campbell returned to the big screen as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7, which made its highly anticipated debut in theaters on February 27, 2026. The film was directed by franchise veteran Kevin Williamson, the original writer of the 1996 classic, marking his first time helming an entry in the series he helped create.

This latest installment follows a series of high-profile cast changes at Spyglass Media Group. After the departures of previous stars Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, the story pivoted back to the franchise's roots. In this chapter, Sidney Prescott faces a terrifying new Ghostface killer who has shifted their focus away from past survivors to target Sidney’s own daughter. The stakes have never been higher for the Prescott family as they fight to survive a new wave of Woodsboro-style violence.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics regarding the narrative shift, Scream 7 proved to be a massive draw for audiences. The film achieved a historic opening weekend at the box office, surpassing internal projections from Paramount Pictures. Fans flocked to see Campbell’s return, cementing the movie as a commercial success and proving that the 30-year-old horror franchise still has significant slashing power at the multiplex.