Mike P. Nelson has been announced as director for a new Saw installment being produced by Lionsgate in collaboration with Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The film represents the franchise’s return to theaters following the 2023 release of Saw X, which earned $112.8 million worldwide.
Nelson is known for directing the 2021 horror remake Wrong Turn and the 2025 version of Silent Night, Deadly Night. He is currently working on the project Beware Boiúna, which is scheduled for theatrical release in October. Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson expressed confidence in the director, noting his distinctive creative perspective for the film.
Original Saw creator James Wan will serve as a producer alongside writer-star Leigh Whannell and producer Jason Blum. The screenplay has been written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock, writers known for work on Dune: Prophecy. Wan stated in a statement that Nelson possesses “a raw, distinctive filmmaking voice with an inventive approach to the genre.”
The franchise’s recent ownership changes preceded this announcement. Blumhouse Atomic Monster acquired a stake in the Saw franchise previously owned by Twisted Pictures in 2025, with Lionsgate also maintaining ownership. The original Saw, created by Wan and Whannell as a low-budget production, eventually spawned a franchise grossing over $1 billion globally and helped establish Wan as a prominent figure in the film industry.
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