Saw XI Canceled as Producer Conflicts Halt Franchise's Momentum

The eleventh Saw installment has been scrapped, leaving the future of the billion-dollar horror franchise uncertain, with discussions of a reboot or rights sale underway.

• Lionsgate has officially canceled Saw XI, which had initially been announced in December 2023 with a delayed release date of September 2025.
• Producer disputes that began in January 2024 are cited as the primary reason for the project's collapse, with Lionsgate unable to mediate the disagreements.
• Saw X, released in 2023, was a critical and financial success, earning over $125 million globally and revitalizing interest in the franchise.
• The future of the Saw franchise remains unclear, with possibilities including a reboot or the sale of rights to another studio being discussed.
• Director Kevin Greutert and actor Tobin Bell were expected to return for Saw XI, but the project's cancellation has left fans uncertain about the series' next steps.

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