Saw XI has not been released, and as of this writing (mid-2026) it still doesn’t have a soundtrack, a confirmed release date, or even a locked title — the “September 27, 2024” date once planned for it never happened. This page originally covered the film as an upcoming Fall 2024 release; here’s the real, verified story of what happened instead, and where the franchise stands now.
Quick Facts
| Working Title | Saw XI |
| Franchise | Saw (11th installment) |
| Original Planned Release | September 27, 2024 (never happened) |
| Current Status (as of July 2026) | In development; no release date. Removed from Lionsgate’s release calendar in 2025 after producer disputes; reported by some outlets as dead, but Lionsgate publicly denied cancellation. |
| Franchise Ownership | Blumhouse Productions acquired a 50% stake in the Saw franchise; Lionsgate retains the other 50% and continues as production/distribution partner |
| Creative Direction (as of January 2026) | Franchise creator James Wan confirmed to direct the next installment, with Leigh Whannell attached to write the screenplay |
| Previously Attached Composer | Charlie Clouser (composer of Saw and Saw X, among others) was linked to the project when it was still slated for 2024, but no score has been recorded or released since the film hasn’t been made |
| Soundtrack | None exists — the film has not been produced or released |
What actually happened to Saw XI?
Saw X (2023) was a box-office success, grossing roughly $53 million in North America and $107 million globally against a $13 million budget, which made a follow-up look like a safe bet. Lionsgate initially set Saw XI for September 27, 2024, then pushed it to September 26, 2025. Neither date held. According to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets, production stalled in early 2024 amid “inter-squabbling” between producers and the studio, and Lionsgate ultimately pulled the film from its release calendar entirely, handing the September 2025 date to The Strangers: Chapter 2 instead. Some reports in early 2025 described the project as effectively dead, though Lionsgate pushed back on that characterization (memorably, via a statement issued in character as Billy the Puppet: “I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over… The game is never over.”).
The most recent, and most concrete, update arrived in January 2026: Blumhouse Productions bought a 50% stake in the Saw franchise, splitting ownership with Lionsgate, and franchise creator James Wan confirmed he will direct the next film himself, with original series writer Leigh Whannell penning the script. That’s a real, sourced development, but it does not come with a title, release date, or any confirmed music credits yet — so there is no Saw XI soundtrack to report on, and it would be inaccurate to publish one.
Is there a Saw XI soundtrack?
No. Because the film has never been produced or released under that title, no score or soundtrack album exists. Composer Charlie Clouser — the American composer, keyboardist, and former Nine Inch Nails member behind the scores for Saw, Saw X, Dead Silence, and Spiral: From the Book of Saw — had been publicly linked to the project back when it was slated for 2024, but with the film currently being reworked under Wan and Whannell, no composer has been confirmed for whatever the next installment ultimately becomes. We’re not going to invent a tracklist for a film that doesn’t exist; when a real score is announced, this page will be updated.
Where to Stream
There’s nothing to stream yet for the next Saw film. If you want to catch up on the franchise’s actual scores, Charlie Clouser’s soundtracks for Saw X and earlier entries are available on major platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Saw XI release on September 27, 2024 as planned?
No. That date came and went with no release. The film was pushed to September 2025, then removed from Lionsgate’s schedule entirely.
Is Saw XI cancelled?
Not officially. Some 2025 reports described it as dead after producer disputes, but Lionsgate denied cancellation, and as of January 2026 James Wan and Leigh Whannell are confirmed to be developing the next installment under a new Blumhouse/Lionsgate partnership.
Is Charlie Clouser still composing the score?
He was attached when the film was planned for 2024, but no composer has been confirmed for the version of the film now being developed by Wan and Whannell.
Is there a Saw XI soundtrack to listen to?
No, because the film hasn’t been made. There is no legitimate tracklist or score album to share.
Who is involved in the next Saw film?
As of January 2026, franchise creator James Wan is confirmed to direct, with Leigh Whannell writing the screenplay, under a new ownership structure where Blumhouse holds a 50% stake alongside Lionsgate.
Related reading: see our movie soundtrack hub and streaming guides for more horror franchise coverage.