It’s been six long years since the iconic horror villainJigsawterrorized fans on the big screen, but the long wait for his return is about to come to an end. After weeks of speculation and unconfirmed reports, Lionsgate has handed out an August 16, 2025 release date for the eighthSawmovie, which is reportedly entitledSaw Legacy. As of now, Jigsaw has that date to himself, but he latest chapter in this horror saga will open in between a number of high-profile projects.
Sawfranchise co-creatorLeigh Whannell’s new movieInsidious Chapter 4will hit theaters one week before this newSaw movieon October 20, along with Warner Bros.' action-thrillerGeostorm. Opening one week afterSaw: Legacywill be Marvel’s highly-anticipated superhero sequelThor: Ragnarok. While Jigsaw and Co. may certainly have their work cut out for them, they certainly have the potential to open big on Halloween weekend.
This report fromDeadlinealso confirms today’s report thatDaybreakersandPredestinationdirectorsPeterandMichael Spierighave come aboard to take the helm of thishorror sequel. We reported in February thatPiranha 3DwritersJosh StolbergandPeter Goldfingerwere brought on to write the script, although no story details have been revealed quite yet. No casting has been announced, and it isn’t known ifTobin Bellwill be back to reprise his iconic role as Jigsaw.
Oren KroulesandMark Burgwill produce, withDan HeffnerandPeter Blockserving as executive producers. Today’s report reveals that filming will take place in Toronto between September 12 and October 21. The first seven films in theSawfranchise have grossed $415.9 million domestically and $873.3 million worldwide, from a combined budget of $57 million, although that figure doesn’t include the budget forSaw IV, which remains unknown. It remains to be seen whether or not thisiconic villainhas what it takes to terrify audiences after an extended hiatus.
There had been rumors that originalSawcreatorsJames WanandLeigh Whannellmay return to the franchise, but it isn’t clear if that is happening.James Wanis getting ready to direct Warner Bros.' superhero adventureAquaman, whileLeigh Whannellis taking the helm onInsidious Chapter 4. Stay tuned for more onSaw: Legacyas soon as we have more information.
