The Saw franchise remains an important one for Lionsgate, having grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office after launching with the James Wan-directed original movie in 2004.
Despite Saw XI being taken off the calendar, via The Hollywood Reporter, we’ve learned that Lionsgate has turned over the September 26 slot to a different horror show, The Strangers: Chapter 2.
Billy the Puppet has seemingly denied rumors that ‘SAW XI’ has been canceled by changing his LinkedIn status to ‘Employed’ and issuing a new statement: “I’ve seen the rumors.