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Blumhouse has acquired the rights to future 'Saw' films from Twisted Pictures, while Lionsgate retains a 50% stake in the franchise, which includes 10 movies and various merchandise. The deal returns the franchise to its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, with Wan expressing enthusiasm for the future of the series under Blumhouse's leadership.
Blumhouse is acquiring the rights to the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, with Lionsgate remaining a partner owning 50%, as James Wan, the creator, reconnects with the IP. No new movie is currently in development, and previous plans for 'Saw XI' have been stalled due to creative differences.
The upcoming Saw X prequel has the potential to save the franchise if it returns to its roots and focuses on the character of John Kramer. After the disappointing spin-off, Spiral, the creators have learned from their mistakes and brought back the main star to convey the spirit of the original Saw movies. With a storyline set between the first and second films, the prequel aims to reignite the franchise's former glory by delivering ingenious and cruel traps orchestrated by John Kramer.