Overview
- Dread Central’s update, reported by The Playlist, clarifies Wan is not directing the next Saw film and will instead take a more hands-on producing role alongside Leigh Whannell.
- Speaking at Sundance, Wan said the new entry is not a continuation of Spiral and stressed that you cannot make a Saw movie without Jigsaw.
- Wan says the goal is to recapture the first film’s psychological intensity and make the series scary again rather than focus on gore.
- The project remains in early development with no director, cast, plot specifics, or release date announced.
- Blumhouse bought a 50% stake in 2025 as Lionsgate retained the other half and domestic distribution, with Content Partners taking a library stake after earlier delays and reports of zero progress on Saw XI.