Saw XI Cancelled After Producer Disagreement Before Blumhouse Sale

The planned Saw XI sequel, intended to continue the story mere seconds after Saw X ended, was canceled due to creative differences between Saw franchise producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg. Despite having a completed script by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan and Kevin Greutert set to direct, the project stalled and was ultimately scrapped. Saw X, which earned critical acclaim and box office success, centered on John Kramer's quest for cancer treatment in Mexico and his subsequent revenge against a fraudulent operation. The cancellation appears unrelated to creative quality but rather internal disagreements and higher-level issues among producers and Lionsgate. Following the cancellation, Koules and Burg sold their stake in the Saw franchise rights to Blumhouse Productions, marking a significant transition in the series' future. James Wan, co-creator of the franchise, expressed enthusiasm about returning to guide the franchise with a fresh perspective under Blumhouse.