The premiere was attended by stars like Mini Driver, Shannon Elizabeth, Jennifer Garner, Rebecca Gayheart, Colin Hanks, Busy Philipps, Milla Jovovich, Jenny McCarthy, Elise Neal, Scott Foley, Liev Schreiber, Drea de Matteo, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Patrick Dempsey, Marianne Maddalena, Kelly Rutherford and Wes Craven.

It took place on the night of February 3rd, 2000, in Westwood, California. On the following day (February 4th), Scream 3 was released in USA theaters.