EXCLUSIVE: In a deal that will bring James Wan back in touch with the mega horror IP he created, we hear from several sources that Blumhouse is acquiring the perspective rights to Twisted Pictures’ portion of the Saw franchise.
In short, Blumhouse essentially is taking over the IP’s ownership from Twisted’s Mark Burg and Oren Koules. Lionsgate will continue to be involved as a partner and, in fact, owns 50% of the franchise.
As of this time, there isn’t development on another movie yet. Wan directed the first Saw movie in 2004 and co-wrote with Leigh Whannell. Wan remained an EP on remaining Saw movies.
Saw follows the notorious serial killer John “Jigsaw” Kramer and his cronies. Instead of killing his victims, he traps them in life-threatening tests and games as they try to survive through physical or psychological torture. The Saw franchise not only grossed over $1 billion at the global box office from 10 movies, but spawned comic books, video games, theme park attractions, toys, masks and clothing.
The first Saw movie opened to $18.6 million and made $56M domestic, $104M worldwide.
There was a Saw XI in development that was previously scheduled for September 2025. However, the project was stalled; Lionsgate and the franchise producers didn’t see eye to eye on the 11th movie. Saw XI scribes Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan had turned in a draft in 2024, with Saw X director Kevin Greutert attached to direct. His 2023 version opened to $18.3M domestic, finaled at $53.6M stateside and went north of $112M global.
