Draft:Saw XI

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Saw XI is an upcoming American horror film directed by Kevin Greutert and written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan. It is planned to be the eleventh installment in the Saw franchise and a sequel to Saw X (2023).

Cast

Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw: Bell expressed his excitement at being able to continue developing the character, teasing that John Kramer "isn't done" yet and that there's more to learn about him.{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Carlos |date=October 1, 2024 |title=For 20 years, he's played 'Saw's' boogeyman. He doesn't see it as a trap |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-10-01/tobin-bell-saw-franchise-interview-jigsaw-doesnt-see-it-as-a-trap |access-date=October 1, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times}}

Production

In September 2023, when asked by ComicBook.com about plans for the Saw franchise's future, producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules affirmed that they already had ideas for an eleventh Saw film, but wanted to wait for the box office performance of Saw X (2023).{{Cite web |last=Ridgely |first=Charlie |date=2023-09-22 |title=Saw Franchise Producers Confirm More Plans for Jigsaw After Saw X |url=https://comicbook.com/horror/news/saw-franchise-plans-more-movies-future-jigsaw/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=ComicBook.com}} On December 12, Lionsgate confirmed Saw XI on their Instagram account.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=J. Kim |date=2023-12-12 |title=Saw XI Announced for September 2024 Release Date |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/saw-11-announced-release-date-1235834437/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=Variety}}

Veteran Saw writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan began writing the film in December 2023.{{Cite web |last=Adeyemi |first=Boluwatife |date=2024-06-10 |title="It's Angry": Saw 11 Gets Enticing Development Update From Returning Franchise Writer |url=https://screenrant.com/saw-11-movie-development-marus-dunstan/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=ScreenRant}} In February 2024, it was announced that Kevin Greutert would be returning to direct the film after doing so for Saw VI (2009), Saw 3D (2010) and Saw X.{{Cite web |last=Squires |first=John |date=February 5, 2024 |title='Saw XI' – 'Saw X' Filmmaker Kevin Greutert Returning to Direct the Next Installment [Exclusive] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3798545/saw-xi-saw-x-filmmaker-kevin-greutert-returning-to-direct-the-next-installment-exclusive/ |access-date=February 5, 2024 |website=Bloody Disgusting}} In October 2024, Tobin Bell was officially confirmed by Los Angeles Times to be reprising once again his role as John Kramer / Jigsaw in the film, teasing that the character "isn't done" yet and there is more to learn about him. In March 2025, it was revealed that the film had not made any progress since May 2024 and that the studio had taken off the release date from the calendar, and was thus indefinitely delayed.{{Cite web |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |date=March 17, 2025 |title='Saw XI' Stalled Amid "Inter-Squabbling" |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/saw-xi-stalled-lionsgate-1236165617/ |access-date=March 17, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

Release

Saw XI was scheduled to be released by Lionsgate Films on September 26, 2025.{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=2024-04-09 |title=The Crow Flies To August, Halle Berry Pic Never Let Go Sets Fall, Saw XI To Slice 2025, Best Christmas Pageant Ever Earlier – Lionsgate Release Date Changes |url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/lionsgate-the-crow-saw-xi-never-let-go-halle-berry-release-dates-1235879683/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} It was originally scheduled for September 27, 2024.