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Saw Creators Return to the Franchise for New Movie from Wrong Turn Director
An untitled new Saw film has been announced, with Mike P. Nelson directing. The project matters because original creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell are returning as producers, suggesting a possible return to the series’ horror and mystery-focused roots.
The film is not being called Saw 11, prompting speculation that it could be a reboot or remake rather than a direct sequel to Saw X. Nelson previously directed Wrong Turn (2021) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), while statements attributed to Wan indicate confidence that he will respect the original film while introducing new ideas; however, the project’s precise direction remains unconfirmed.
In short
- A new untitled Saw film is in development.
- Mike P. Nelson will direct.
- James Wan and Leigh Whannell are returning as producers.
Explained simply
Saw is a horror film series built around elaborate traps and investigations linked to the Jigsaw killer, whose victims are forced into life-or-death tests. The first film was made by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who helped establish its mix of suspense, mystery and graphic horror.
The new project is directed by Mike P. Nelson, whose previous films include Wrong Turn and Silent Night, Deadly Night. Wan and Whannell are returning as producers, but the film’s story and how it connects to earlier instalments have not been confirmed.
That connection matters because the series has continued through several sequels, most recently Saw X. The new film has not been given a numbered title, leaving open whether it will continue that storyline or revisit the series in a different way.
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