Lionsgate Replaces 'Saw XI' with 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' on Release Calendar

Creative disputes stall 'Saw XI,' while 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' secures a September 2025 theatrical release as part of a planned trilogy.

'Saw XI,' originally slated for September 26, 2025, has been removed from Lionsgate's release schedule due to unresolved managerial disputes.
Lionsgate has reassured fans that the 'Saw' franchise remains active, despite the uncertainty surrounding the next installment.
'The Strangers: Chapter 2,' directed by Renny Harlin and starring Madelaine Petsch, will now debut on the vacated September 26, 2025, date.
The sequel continues the rebooted trilogy, following the moderate box office success of 'The Strangers: Chapter 1,' which grossed $48 million globally.
The 'Saw' franchise, which has grossed over $1 billion globally, saw renewed interest with 2023's 'Saw X,' but 'Saw XI' has yet to progress beyond a completed script.