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Scream 8 in the Works

The Zuckerman sisters, known for Poker Face, will write the next installment after Scream 7 became the franchise’s first $200 million worldwide hit.

  • Spyglass has tapped Lilla Zuckerman and Nora Zuckerman to write the eighth installment of Scream, continuing the long-running slasher franchise created by Kevin Williamson.
  • The seventh installment of Scream, released Feb. 27, became the franchise's highest-grossing film, earning more than $200 million worldwide and signaling strong audience appetite for the series.
  • Directed by Kevin Williamson, that installment featured the return of Neve Campbell as Sidney following the controversial departures of Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega from previous films.
  • Williamson confirmed he does not intend to return to direct the eighth installment, leaving creative direction to the Zuckermans as the franchise moves forward with new leadership.
  • The Zuckerman sisters bring significant experience, having recently served as showrunners for the hit Peacock series Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne and showcasing their serialized storytelling expertise.
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Deadline broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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