Upcoming movie Saw XI (2025): Story, plot and cast

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Director: Kevin Greutert

Producers: Oren Koules, Mark Burg

Cinematography: David A. Armstrong

Editing: Kevin Greutert

Music: Charlie Clouser

Production Design: Tony Ianni

Writers: Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton

Release Date: September 26, 2025

Genres: Horror, Thriller

Languages: English

Production Companies: Lionsgate Productions, Serendipity Productions, Twisted Pictures

Story

The eleventh episode of the television series “Saw” features the city still suffering from Jigsaw’s legacy. There are more and more wicked traps, meaning that the stakes are higher than ever. This time, the narrative digs into John Kramer’s past in order to reveal hidden details and connect his followers’ goals to a larger, darker scheme.

Plot
The city is still in shock from Jigsaw’s previous games when the movie opens. Experienced detective Detective Parker (Jessica Rothe), who has a personal grudge against Jigsaw, is called to a new crime scene that resembles the sinister work of John Kramer. Parker discovers a network of new apprentices with their own perverted interpretations of Jigsaw’s philosophy as she continues to delve deeper.

Shawnee Smith’s character Amanda Young is back, but she is battling her own guilt and conflicting allegiances. Dr. Caleb Rivers (Evan Peters), a mysterious new character who specializes in trauma and might have ulterior motives, joins her.

The action culminates in a maze-like deserted factory where Parker has to make her way through a number of cruel traps meant to try her fortitude and morality. The genuine brains behind the most recent games are exposed, offering a surprising turn of events that connects to Jigsaw’s historical roots.

Cast

Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Jessica Rothe as Detective Parker

Shawnee Smith as Amanda Young

Evan Peters as Dr. Caleb Rivers

Lynn Collins as Detective Avery

Michael Emerson as William Schenk

Hannah Emily Anderson as Eleanor Bonneville

Callum Keith Rennie as Detective Halloran

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