๐ฌ SAW XI (2025)

The official trailer for SAW XI (2025) has been released, and it promises to deliver the signature intense horror and psychological torment that fans expect from the franchise. Costas Mandylor reprises his role as Detective Mark Hoffman, now fully wielding Jigsawโs deadly legacy following John Kramerโs demise. Jenna Ortega joins the cast as one of Hoffmanโs latest victims, and the trailer indicates sheโs in for a truly terrifying experience. The trailer opens with a chilling voiceover from Hoffman, declaring, โEvery choice has a consequence.โ It quickly cuts to Ortegaโs character waking up in a dimly lit room, shackled to a chair with a menacing contraption on her arms. The cold, industrial machinery surrounding her sets the classic Saw atmosphere. As the timer on the trap begins to tick down, the panic in her eyes is palpable, establishing the high-stakes horror that will define the film. Hoffman observes her struggle from a monitor, coldly reminding viewers that the mastermind behind these traps is more ruthless than ever.
Hints of a deeply personal connection between Hoffman and Ortegaโs character emerge, suggesting that she may be more than just another random victim. As she navigates the gruesome traps designed for her, flashbacks imply that Hoffman might be punishing her for a specific reason or testing her in a way that aligns with his twisted sense of justice. Could she be linked to John Kramerโs past, or is she involved in Hoffmanโs personal vendetta?
The trailer showcases Ortegaโs character facing a series of increasingly brutal traps. From a room where spikes close in on her to a deadly maze with a single path to freedom, the stakes have never been higher. A standout moment features Hoffman speaking directly to her through a speaker: โOnly the strong survive. Will you?โ This haunting line encapsulates the central theme of the Saw franchiseโsurvival comes at a cost, and choices made under pressure can lead to horrifying consequences.
The trailer concludes with a close-up of Hoffmanโs face as he delivers one of Jigsawโs iconic lines: โLive or die, the choice is yours.โ Itโs evident from this teaser that SAW XI is poised to once again push the limits of pain, fear, and psychological horror.