In Saw XI, Tobin Bell returns as John Kramer, continuing the legacy of the Jigsaw killer with more complex traps and psychological manipulation. The film is set to release on September 26, 2025, and follows up on the events teased in Saw X.

This installment explores Kramer’s deepening partnership with Detective Mark Hoffman, who reappeared in Saw X’s mid-credits scene.

The story promises to show how Hoffman was molded into a ruthless enforcer of Jigsaw’s twisted justice, revealing new details about his training under Kramer’s guidance. Fans can expect brutal traps that test both physical endurance and moral boundaries.

Is the third film in the franchise to have its release date change. The first was “Spiral: From The Book Of Saw” (2021). The initial release date for that film was May 15, 2020; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released on May 14, 2021 instead. The second was “Saw X” (2023); it was supposed to be released on October 27, 2023.

On July 20, 2023 it was announced that the release date for that film was changed to September 29th instead. The release date for this film was September 27, 2024; however, it was changed to September 26, 2025.