SAW XI Delayed Indefinitely, THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 Takes Its Fall 2025 Release Date
This doesn't mean that Jigsaw won't be back at some point, however. No, the iconic cinematic killer never goes away for very long. He simply makes too much money to ever retire. On Monday, Lionsgate shared a 'statement' from Billy the Puppet, the ventriloquist dummy used in most of the films by the character of John Kramer, aka Jigsaw: The statement, rather hilariously, came over LinkedIn, where Billy's status remained 'Employed.' It said 'I've seen the rumors. They say it's Game Over. You all should know me better than that. The game is never over.' With ten entries in the Saw franchise since James Wan's 2004 original, it is very evident that indeed, the game will never be over. One way or another, Jigsaw will always find a way to come back.
Meanwhile, getting the coveted spooky season release window is a show of confidence from Lionsgate in The Strangers franchise, which began in 2008. Lionsgate then revived the franchise last year, announcing a whole new trilogy for the home invasion horror series. Madelaine Petsch reprises her role after starring in The Strangers: Chapter 1, which Lionsgate released in May, 2024. This marks the second feature in the planned stand-alone The Strangers trilogy. Lionsgate shot the second and third movies consecutively after the first one. Hopefully, we'll find out soon what the future holds for the eleventh Saw movie as The Strangers takes its place.
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