Lionsgate Replaces 'Saw XI' with 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' for September Release

'Saw XI' removed from release calendar due to creative disputes, while 'The Strangers' trilogy gains momentum with a new release date for its second installment.

'Saw XI,' initially scheduled for September 26, 2025, has been pulled from Lionsgate's release calendar following unresolved creative disagreements among producers and executives.
Lionsgate has announced 'The Strangers: Chapter 2' will now premiere on September 26, 2025, continuing the reboot of the 2008 horror franchise.
The 'Saw' franchise remains a key part of Lionsgate's portfolio, having grossed over $1 billion globally, with the studio reassuring fans that its future is not over despite the current delay.
'The Strangers: Chapter 2' will star Madelaine Petsch, directed by Renny Harlin, and is part of a pre-planned trilogy filmed consecutively to ensure narrative continuity.
The first installment of 'The Strangers' reboot, released in 2024, grossed $48 million globally, setting the stage for the trilogy's continued development.

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