“Most people are so ungrateful to be alive…But not you, not anymore.”
Big news has arrived for fans of the Saw franchise as Blumhouse announced that it has acquired the prospective rights to Saw, the iconic franchise that redefined visceral horror for a new generation, that are currently owned by producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg.
As part of the transaction, Content Partners has acquired a stake in the existing library alongside Mark Burg’s retained share. Lionsgate will also retain its existing ownership and distribution.
The franchise makes its way back to James Wan, whose Atomic Monster label merged with Blumhouse in 2024. Wan directed the seminal first film, which was written by co-creator Leigh Whannell (Wolf Man, The Invisible Man).
“With the success of the tenth film, this felt like the right time to pass the baton. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built with Lionsgate over the past 20 years and deeply grateful to the fans who’ve been with us since the beginning. It’s especially meaningful to see the franchise return to its original creators, James and Leigh, and I can’t think of a better partner than Jason to lead Saw into its next chapter. On a personal note, I know the late Gregg Hoffman, my original partner on this journey, would be so happy with this ending,” said Oren Koules.
“Twenty-one years ago we met James Wan and Leigh Whannell and financed the first Saw movie. The film was magical, and a hit beyond our wildest dreams, and our fans kept the franchise alive for over 20 years. It’s been an amazing ride and, with the recent passing of our beloved executive producer, Jason Constantine, it’s time for me to move on and tell new stories. Saw will always be a part of my history and Hollywood history, and I hope Jigsaw and the Saw Universe live on for many more movies and years to come. Lastly, I’d like to thank all the amazing actors, crew, and Lionsgate executives who have worked with us on 10 movies over the past 20 years — none of this could have happened without you all. We wish James, Leigh and Jason huge success with the continuation of the franchise,” said Mark Burg.
“Saw holds a special place in my heart—it’s where Leigh and I began our Hollywood journey. Coming back to this world with a fresh perspective is both thrilling and deeply personal. For me, this will mark a significant creative return to the Saw franchise for the first time since the early days, and I’m very much looking forward to embracing the original spirit whilst pushing the legacy forward in bold, unexpected ways,” said James Wan, CEO and founder, Atomic Monster.
The 10 Saw films have grossed more than a billion dollars at the global box office. Stay tuned to Horror News Network for the latest on Saw.
