James Wan resumes Saw in hand

The director of the very first installment takes over the reins of the franchise with Blumhouse. A good omen for the 11th part.

Where is the saga Saw ?

A few months ago, Saw XI had been removed from the calendar by Lionsgate. Today everything lights up: the brand has been sold.

Blumhousethe studio behind horrific successes Insidious And Five Nights at Freddy’shas just acquired the rights of the franchise Saw For all its future films, series and other projects focused on the famous Jigsaw follower of torture.

The amount of the transaction, relating to the share held so far by the producers Oren Koules And Mark Burgwas not revealed. In a press release, Koules believes that “The time had come to pass the relays “, while Burg says he wants”Turn the page and tell new stories “.

The Lionsgate studio, which distributed the ten saga components for a total of more than a billion dollars at the world box office, nevertheless remains a partner. It retains its 50 % share on property and will continue to distribute the next installments

This acquisition also marks a homecoming: the franchise returns to the fold of James Wandirector of the very first Saw In 2004, via his company Atomic Monster – now merged with Blumhouse Since 2024. The studio of Jason Blum is also behind Get out,, American Nightmare,, M3gan or Annabelle. At the time, Saw had marked a revolution in the horrific genre and allowed to reveal to the general public the immense talent of Wan in the matter.

For Jason Blum, Saw has “Define a generation of horror films. Its cultural impact continues to grow, which makes this acquisition a strategic investment in one of the most emblematic and profitable franchises of the genre for twenty years. “

The boss of Blumhouse said that James Wan And Leigh Whannellscreenwriter of the first film, were going to be “reintegrated into the loop“To guide the future of the saga. And James Wan Rejoices:

“”Saw occupies a special place in my heart. Return to this universe with a new look is both exhilarating and very personal. For me, it is a strong creative return to the franchise, and I can’t wait to reconnect with the original spirit while spreading its inheritance towards daring and unexpected directions. “

So 20 years later, James Wan will he realize Saw XI ? We are entitled to believe it …