Overview
- Blumhouse has agreed to pay at least $90 million for Twisted Pictures’ 50 percent share in the Saw franchise while Lionsgate retains its half ownership.
- The acquisition reunites James Wan with his original creation following Blumhouse’s January 2024 merger with his Atomic Monster studio.
- Negotiations earlier this year broke down over Twisted Pictures’ initial $100 million asking price before both sides returned to the table.
- A previously planned Saw XI installment was shelved amid creative disagreements between Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate.
- Analysts say Blumhouse’s success with series like The Conjuring and The Purge suggests the studio will soon greenlight new Saw films or series.