New Saw Movie Director
Filmmaker Mike P. Nelson to Direct the Next Installment in the Saw Franchise
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The last Saw film released in theaters was 2023’s Saw X, which grossed $112.8 million worldwide.
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Nelson’s prior credits include Wrong Turn (2021) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025); Lionsgate is set to release his Beware Boiúna in theaters on Oct. 2.
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The franchise has reached ten films and is described as maintaining one continuous mythology, without reboots, remakes, or resets of its canon.
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The original Saw first premiered in the Midnight section of the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
Mike P. Nelson will direct the next Saw film for Lionsgate and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, marking the franchise's return to theaters Geek Culture. Original director James Wan is producing and serving as creative guide, joined by Jason Blum and franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell. Nelson's script, written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock, promises to preserve the mystery and moral edge of the original while introducing new gruesome ideas Dark Horizons.
Nelson Takes Over as Director After Three-Year Break
Saw X, the franchise's last theatrical release in 2023, grossed $112.8 million worldwide AV Club. The new film marks a three-year hiatus from theaters. Nelson has proven his horror credentials with Wrong Turn (2021) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). Lionsgate will also release his upcoming film Beware Boiúna on October 2, 2024 Dark Horizons.
Wan and Whannell Return to Guide the Franchise Forward
James Wan, who directed the original Saw at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, comes back as producer and creative guide Bleeding Cool. Leigh Whannell, the franchise's co-creator, is also involved in the project. The announcement was made by Wan and Adam Fogelson, signaling strong support from the original architects Media Play News. Their involvement ensures continuity and creative direction for the new film.
Franchise Maintains Continuous Mythology Across Ten Films
The Saw franchise has reached ten films while maintaining one continuous mythology without reboots, remakes, or resets Geek Culture. This approach keeps the story coherent and rewards longtime fans. Blumhouse Atomic Monster recently acquired Twisted Pictures' stake in the franchise, which Lionsgate also owns. The ownership consolidation positions the studio for sustained development and theatrical releases Media Play News.
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