US EditionSaw XI may be canceled and the future of the franchise is in question
- Saw XI may be canceled as no progress has been made since a draft was submitted in spring 2024, according to Screenwriter Patrick Melton.
- Lionsgate delayed the film's release from September 2024 to September 2025 due to ongoing conflicts between producers and Lionsgate, which have stalled production.
- Fans of the franchise are upset about the uncertainty surrounding Saw XI, with some reports describing it as "totally dead" for almost a year due to producer disputes.
- Producer Mark Burg noted that internal conflicts among producers are causing delays in production.
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Is 'Saw XI' Canceled? Here's What To Know About The Film's Status
The upcoming Saw film, Saw XI, was originally slated for a fall 2025 theatrical release. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is facing significant pre-production issues. Sources tell the outlet that the film has had “zero progress” since writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan submitted a draft in spring 2024. Creative team speaks out Melton told The Hollywood Reporter that the hold-up isn’t due to him or Dunstan but rather …
Saw XI 'Stalled at a Managerial Level' Due to Lionsgate and Producer Tensions
I can’t even believe I’m saying this but... it’s game over for the Saw franchise, at least for now. It has been confirmed that the upcoming Saw XI has officially been stalled and, at this point, will not be released in the fall as originally scheduled. That said, this isn’t a creative issue. “We haven’t heard anything since May,” Saw XI screenwriter Patrick Melton told The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s stalled at a managerial level. It has nothing t…
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