Perhaps that is the end of the era for one of the most durable franchises of horror. Despite being released more than a year ago by Lionsgate, Saw XI seems to be no longer happening. Moreover, we could look at the big changes for the franchise in the future, making it any from completely stalled to new films or restarting cards, depending on how things shake.

According to the new report of Bloody disgusting"Saw XI" is "totally dead", according to an anonymous source close to production. "It's 100% more. For almost a year, "the source added. "I saw XI" was confirmed by Lionsgate in December 2023with the original release date in September 2024. It was later delayed by September 2025, although it was believed to be due to DSG and DSG strikes that stopped Hollywood in 2023.

So what went wrong? The report explains that "everything went away in January 2024" and that "producers began to fight". Lionsgate was obviously unable to equalize over disagreements, and that was it. Kevin Sinutt, directed by "Viden X", was to return to the director's chair Once again. It was also believed that Tobin Bell would return once again as Johnon Kramer, aka jigsaw.

Dating from the classic of director Jameseies Van in 2004 that started it all, Saw films have made much over $ 1 billion worldwide against minimal budgets. Although low points, the series is incredibly consistent, with the Saw X gets more than $ 125 million globally. It should be imagined that financial motivation is there to keep things on the tracks. But what does the future of this franchise look like if it is not "Saw XI?"

Twisted Pictures has produced SAW films from the beginning, distributing Lionsgate handling. The article source notes that franchise rights can be sold, but that would mean things will "start over". Although this word was not used specifically, it sounds like a complete reboot is now possible.

Lionsgate had a pure terrible year in 2024Thus, they have every motivation to retain the franchise in the house. At the same time, if the rights become available, it is not difficult to see a war of bidding, as this is a very valuable piece of IP. For fans, that would mean the end of an era and accepting the beginning of something new, for better or worse. SeeEe See how it all shakes in the coming months.

The Saw XI is currently set to hit theaters on September 26, 2025. Will it really hit that date? Stay tuned ...