Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Blumhouse Acquires 'Saw' Franchise Rights; Wan Returns
The horror movie franchise 'Saw' is getting a shake-up!
Blumhouse, a company known for scary movies, bought the rights to make more 'Saw' films.
Lionsgate, which has been involved since the beginning, will still get half the money.
The original director, James Wan, who made the first 'Saw' movie, is coming back to work on new ones.
The people who have been in charge of the 'Saw' movies are stepping down, and they're excited to see what James and Blumhouse do next.
This means there could be more 'Saw' movies, plus toys, games, and other things based on the franchise.
Blumhouse acquired the rights to the 'Saw' franchise.
Lionsgate retains a 50% economic interest in the horror property.
James Wan, director of the first 'Saw' film, is returning to the franchise.
Oren Koules and Mark Burg, original producers, are passing on the 'Saw' baton.
The deal includes the potential for future films, merchandise, and other related content.
- Who
- Blumhouse and Lionsgate, along with James Wan, Oren Koules, and Mark Burg.
- What
- Blumhouse acquired rights to the 'Saw' franchise.
- When
- The deal has recently closed.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To continue and revitalize the 'Saw' franchise with a new creative team.
Original Producers
Blumhouse & Lionsgate
Transition
Original Producers
They are proud of what they built and are moving on to new stories.
Blumhouse & Lionsgate
N/A
- Franchise
- Saw
- Buyer
- Blumhouse
- Lionsgate Interest
- 50% economic
- Original Director
- James Wan
- Original Producers
- Oren Koules & Mark Burg