'Scream': The Franchise's Cast Ranked From Richest To Poorest

As Halloween approaches each year, avid viewers seek out the Scream films to satisfy their yearly desire for an epic slasher film. The widely successful Scream franchise has earned more than $900,000 in the box office worldwide and has become a staple during spooky season since the release of the first installment in 1996. Fans have come to know many of the Scream cast for the success they found in and after the horror franchise. Several of the Scream stars' net worths were greatly increased for appearing in multiple installments of the slasher series, but who is richest Scream cast member?

13 Courteney Cox

Net Worth: $160 Million

Courteney Cox takes the win for the richest Scream cast member. The actress played the ever-tenacious journalist Gale Weathers in all six Scream installments. Cox first rose to prominence when she portrayed Monica Geller in the iconic television series Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004.

The actress continues to bring in an impressive $20 million per year just off residuals from the Friends alone. In addition to her generous earnings from Friends, Courteney Cox also flexes her talent behind the camera in filmmaking, further contributing to her impressive net worth. The actress also owns her own production company named Coquette Productions, which was created by Cox and her then-husband David Arquette.

12 Drew Barrymore

Net Worth: $125 Million

While Drew Barrymore's very minor role of Casey Becker in the first Scream film didn't last beyond the first few moments of the film, fans can't think of the franchise without her coming to mind. From then, Barrymore successfully went on to star in notable films like 1998's The Wedding Singer, alongside Adam Sandler, and she capped off the decade in 1999 with Never Been Kissed.

Drew Barrymore also saw major success in the 2000s, continuing her meteoric rise to stardom with her part as one of the three Charlie's Angels in the 2000 reboot and its 2003 sequel Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, for which she earned one of her biggest paydays at $14 million. Other ventures that increase her net worth include co-writing a cookbook alongside her close friend and personal chef, Pilar Valdes titled "Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Life", co-founding the production company Flower Films with Nancy Juvonen and hosting The Drew Barrymore Show.

11 Jada Pinkett Smith

Net Worth: $50 Million

Similarly to Drew Barrymore, Jada Pinkett Smith's cameo in Scream 2—though short-lived— was an unforgettable part in the film's franchise. While Pinkett Smith's complicated relationship with husband Will Smith put her in the spotlight, the actress has a number of accolades under her belt that contribute Jada Pinkett Smith's net worth. Jada's big breakthrough came in 1996 when she starred with Eddie Murphy in the 1996 remake of The Nutty Professor, where she played his love interest. The film earned $25 million in its first weekend, eventually raking in more than $274 million worldwide, making it a complete commercial success.

Jada Pinkett Smith's appearance in two installments of the extremely successful and popular The Matrix series also added to her net worth. Her ventures have seen her enter into voice-over work in the role of Gloria in the animated Madagascar film series. She also owns a music production company, 100% Women, and a clothing line, Maja. Jada published a children's book, "Girls Hold Up This World", in 2004.

10 Liev Schreiber

Net Worth $45 Million

Liev Schreiber played accused killer Cotton Weary in the first three installments of the Scream franchise. Although the portrayal of Cotton was considered Schreiber's breakout role, he certainly solidified himself as a talented actor in a number of indie films Walking and Talking, The Daytrippers, and Big Night. From there, Schreiber went on to appear in a number of Hollywood films including The Manchurian Candidate, RKO 281, Ransom and The Hurricane.

Liev Schreiber's net worth continued to grow after he found even more success when he was cast in the title role in Showtime's Ray Donovan from 2013-2020. For the role, Schreiber was nominated for 3 Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy. In addition to various voice-over work ventures, Schreiber also launched his own brand of Irish whiskey named Sláinte in 2022, further adding to his net worth.

9 David Arquette

Net Worth: $30 Million

David Arquette portrayed the fearless—yet clumsy— sheriff Dewey Riley in the first five installments of the Scream film franchise. His casting in the franchise not only gifted him success in his career, but also, in his romantic life as he met his future ex-wife Courteney Cox on set. David Arquette's net worth benefited from his involvement in the franchise, as well as starring in numerous Hollywood films, such as Wild Bill, Never Been Kissed, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, See Spot Run and Eight Legged Freaks.

Arquette has also had several television roles, such as Jason Ventress in In Case of Emergency. David Arquette is also a professional wrestle and is best known for his 2000 stint in World Championship Wrestling, where he won the World Heavyweight Championship. Arquette's net worth is also boosted from co-owning the production company Coquette Productions (with ex-wife Courteney Cox) which released Dirt, Cougar Town, and Daisy Does America.

8 Emma Roberts

Net Worth: $25 Million

Emma Roberts portrayed Sidney Prescott's cousin, Jill Roberts, in the fourth installment of the horror franchise. Roberts, who is the niece of actress Julia Roberts, comes from a family of successful actors and has amassed an impressive net worth on her own. Roberts got her early start as the lead in the Nickelodeon series Unfabulous in 2004. The series ran until 2007 and spawned Emma’s first album, the show’s soundtrack album Unfabulous and More in 2005.

Since then, Emma Roberts has found major success starring on hit shows like Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens, as well as numerous seasons in the American Horror Story anthology. According to Parade, Emma Roberts' AHS salary has reached $150,000 per episode. Emma Roberts' net worth is also boosted from her partnership with brands, like Finishing Touch Flawless, as well as being named the brand ambassador for The Crown Vintage Shop for their "Comfy & Chic" footwear.

7 Hayden Panettiere

Net Worth: $15 Million

Hayden Panettiere portrayed Kirby Reed in Scream 4 and quickly become a fan-favorite, so much so that she was called back to reprise her role in Scream VI. Panettiere first became widely famous after starring as cheerleader Claire Bennett on Heroes. She then starred in the musical drama series Nashville, playing the lead character Juliette Barnes. Panettiere's talents go well beyond acting, adding to her net worth with her music, recording songs for various Disney films including Tiger Cruise, Ice Princess and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. She also recorded several singles for the show Nashville that appeared on the show's soundtrack.

Hayden Panettiere also appeared in a number of advertising campaigns as a model. She was selected by Neutrogena to be their cover girl for a worldwide advertising campaign in 2006. In 2008, she partnered with Kohl's and their clothing brand Candie's to be the official spokesperson. She also worked with Dooney & Burke from 2007 to 2008, designing limited edition handbags and appearing in their magazine advertisements. Hayden Panettiere's net worth received another boost in 2018, after she listed her Nashville home for $1.65 million.

6 Neve Campbell

Net Worth: $10 Million

Neve Campbell rose to international prominence for starring as Sidney Prescott in Wes Craven's slasher film Scream in 1996. Campbell's portrayal of Prescott was undoubtedly a key component in what allowed the first film to transcend into a franchise, become a cult classic and become highest grossing slasher film for over 20 years. Neve Campbell's Scream salary grew from $1.5 million in the first film to a $4 million paycheck for Scream 3, and likely even more for Scream 4 and 5. Neve Campbell refused to return for Scream VI over salary disputes, though.

Outside of Scream, Neve Campbell made her mark on television when she starred in the iconic television drama Party of Five in 1994, and has since guest-starred in several TV series including Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Mad Men, and Welcome to Sweden. Voice-over work also became a useful venture for the actress, when she voiced Kiara in the Disney animated musical film The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Neve Campbell's net worth continues to grow with lead roles as LeAnn Harvey in House of Cards, Sarah Sawyer opposite actor Dwayne Johnson in Skyscraper, as well as the Laura Sobiech in Clouds, which was released on Disney Plus in October 2020.

5 Jamie Kennedy

Net Worth: $8 Million

Jamie Kennedy portrayed horror geek Randy Meeks in the Scream franchise. Kennedy rose to prominence for his performance in the franchise and got his big break when he co-starred with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 movie Romeo + Juliet. Jamie Kennedy's net worth also includes his earnings as a stand-up comedian and in 2002, he got his own show, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, which aired 62 episodes on The WB and was the network's highest-rated new show in 2002.

Jamie Kennedy's other film roles include Bowfinger, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Finding Bliss and Good Deeds. From 2005 to 2010, he starred in the CBS drama Ghost Whisperer. Most recently, Kennedy appeared in the 2021 comedy-drama film Last Call, alongside Entourage actor Jeremy Piven.

4 Skeet Ulrich

Net Worth: $5 Million

Skeet Ulrich played the twisted, murderous Billy Loomis in the Scream franchise. Beyond the franchise Ulrich saw success in other popular films like As Good as It Gets and The Craft. While he made a name for himself in film, it was his success on television that allowed the Skeet Ulrich's $5 million net worth to really grow. Ulrich expanded his demographic audience when he began starring as FP Jones in the television series Riverdale, allowing him to reach a younger audience.

The actor also flexed his talented behind the camera directing the 2018 short film The Girl on the Roof, and he produced and starred in the 2013 short film Point Mugu.