- Primary Subject: Neve Campbell’s Return and Compensation for Scream 7
- Key Update: A new report revealed Neve Campbell's massive payday in her return as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 26, 2026
- Quick Answer: Neve Campbell earned nearly $7 million for Scream 7, a massive raise following Scream 6's absence and the departures of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.
Neve Campbell is making her grand return as Sidney Prescott in Scream 7. Fans have been excited to see what they have in store for the original final girl's comeback in the new installment.
She was notably absent in the sixth installment due to a salary dispute. Now that she's back in the new movie, there have been questions about how she was brought back and the payday that she may have received to reprise her iconic role.
How Much Did Neve Campbell Get Paid for Scream 7?
According to a recent report from Variety, Campbell secured a payday of nearly $7 million to reprise the role of Sidney Prescott in Scream 7.
The number is considered a substantial raise for the actress and a substantial salary for a horror movie. It is unknown how much she was offered in the sixth movie that led to her turning down, nor when she returned to the role in the fifth movie.
"Neve Campbell is to Scream what Jamie Lee Curtis is for the Halloween franchise. She’s a big draw, especially for older generations who grew up with the original films," said Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory.
Meanwhile, Courteney Cox received a $2 million paycheck to reprise the role of Gale Weathers in the new installment.
The report also revealed that producers spent $500,000 to rewrite the script and focus the story on Sidney Prescott again after Melissa Barrera was fired and Jenna Ortega announced that she would not be returning.
What to Expect in Scream 7
In Scream 7, when a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.
The cast includes Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons, and Mark Consuelos.
The film is releasing in theaters worldwide this week. Kevin Williamson, who wrote the original films, directed and co-wrote the screenplay.
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