Mike P. Nelson Takes the Helm for Upcoming Saw 11 Film

WHO:

Deadline - Mike P. Nelson is also known for directing Lionsgate's upcoming horror film Beware Boiúna.

Coming Soon - Mike P. Nelson will direct the next installment of the Saw franchise.

Coming Soon - James Wan is returning as a producer for Saw 11.

Deadline - The film is being produced by Lionsgate and Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster.

WHAT:

Collider - Mike P. Nelson has directed films including Wrong Turn and Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Coming Soon - Saw 11 is officially moving forward after a long delay.

Coming Soon - The screenplay for Saw 11 will be written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock.

Screen Rant - The Saw franchise is returning with the next movie.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is being produced by Lionsgate and Blumhouse, which are based in the United States.

WHEN:

Coming Soon - A teaser for Saw 11 was released, indicating that "The Game Continues."

WHY:

Deadline - The return of the Saw franchise is part of a broader effort to revive successful horror properties.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The teaser for Saw 11 features the killer's signature creepy doll voice, indicating Jigsaw's return.

Deadline - Mike P. Nelson, known for the 2021 reboot of Wrong Turn, will helm the next Saw film.

(UPDATED September 25, 2026 01:20 UTC)

Mike P. Nelson, known for directing films like Wrong Turn and Silent Night, Deadly Night, is set to helm Lionsgate's upcoming horror film, Beware Boiúna. Meanwhile, fans of the Saw franchise can look forward to the return of Jigsaw, as the teaser for Saw 11 features the killer's signature creepy doll voice. This latest installment promises to bring back the chilling atmosphere that has captivated audiences for years.

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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 23:58 UTC)

The next installment of the Saw franchise, titled Saw 11, is officially moving forward with Mike P. Nelson set to direct and James Wan returning as a producer. The screenplay will be crafted by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock, with production handled by Lionsgate and Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster. A teaser has already been released, promising that "The Game Continues," as part of a broader effort to revive successful horror properties.