Lionsgate Teases 'John Wick,' 'Saw' AAA Video Games
Chairman of Motion Picture Group Adam Fogelson confirmed that the studio will be making an announcement “soon.”
Summary
- Lionsgate Chairman Adam Fogelson confirmed during an earnings call that the studio is actively pursuing AAA video game opportunities for both the John Wick and Saw franchises
- While the studio noted “increased interest” and that development remains on schedule, no specific details regarding partner studios, cast members, or plotlines have been disclosed yet
- Both properties have previous gaming history, including the tactical RPG John Wick Hex (2019) and a duo of Saw titles released in 2009 and 2010, though a third Saw game announced in 2021 has yet to materialize
Lionsgate is looking into developing AAA video games for its John Wick and Saw franchises.
As per Dexerto, Chairman of Motion Picture Group Adam Fogelson confirmed the news in a recent earnings call. “Our AAA game opportunities and other gaming opportunities around John Wick and Saw and some others that we’ll be announcing soon, we’re seeing increased interest and increased opportunity, and we remain on schedule,” he said. No additional information, including any collaborative studios, casts, or plots were revealed.
Both franchises have received its fair share of video game titles. John Wick released a total of two games: the VR John Wick Chronicles in 2017 and the tactical RPG John Wick Hex in 2019. Meanwhile, the first Saw game was released in 2009 and the second in 2010. Twisted Productions confirmed a third game in 2021, but no game has been released so far.
Stay tuned for more info.
