Saw 11 is officially happening after the success of Saw X, and this means the sequel must keep a change that saved the franchise. The Saw movies received a surprising revival in 2023 with the release of a tenth installment. Saw X came after a string of sequels that underperformed and were critically maligned, creating understandable questions about whether the franchise James Wan and Leigh Whannell created had run out of steam. The skepticism about whether the latest entry would deliver proved to be unnecessary, as the sequel received great reviews and performed well at the box office, leading to Saw 11's official announcement.

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