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‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Bidding War Talks Heat Up; Taylor Sheridan Among New Names In The Mix – The Dish

  • Talks began on Monday, June 9, 2025, for five to eight studios and streamers vying for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise rights.
  • These negotiations follow the 2022 Netflix release by Legendary Pictures and Verve's representation of the franchise rights since 2017.
  • Potential bidders include Taylor Sheridan, Osgood Perkins with Neon, and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, each offering distinct creative visions.
  • The franchise spans nine films with over $252 million worldwide gross, and the original 1974 film made for $140,000 is a cult classic.
  • This bidding contest suggests a forthcoming multimedia strategy for the property, possibly expanding to film, TV, live events, and games.
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