A new entry in the Saw franchise is officially ready, according to a statement from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. The companies jointly announced that the next untitled Saw film, a sequel to 2021’s Spiral, is now scheduled for release on October 27, 2023.

The next film in the franchise will be directed by Kevin Greutert, who has long been associated with the franchise. In addition to directing Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter, Greutert also edited Saw I through V, as well as Jigsaw.

No information has been released about plot details, new characters, or returning fan favorites.

Commenting on the announcement, Saw franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules said, “We’ve been listening to what fans have been asking for and we’re hard at work planning a movie that fans of Saw will love so much.” and horror fans. And part of that is giving the reins to Saw VI director Kevin Greutert, who remains a fan favorite throughout the series.”

The Saw series has a long and complicated backstory. If you need to catch up or wouldn’t mind refreshing, GameSpot writer Dan Auty put together a full timeline to help you understand the story so far. You can also check out our roundup of Spiral reviews, the most immediate previous entry to the franchise.