The teaser trailer for SAW XI (2025) slashes onto the screen with cold precision and chilling atmosphere, marking the return of Tobin Bell as John Kramer (Jigsaw) in what promises to be the most intricate and psychological chapter yet. Costas Mandylor reprises his role as Detective Hoffman, hinting at a brutal new alliance and a twisted continuation of Jigsaw’s legacy.

The trailer opens in darkness with the familiar sound of a ticking clock, followed by a close-up of the iconic tape recorder. John Kramer’s raspy voice breaks the silence: “You’ve all forgotten the rules… but the game remembers.” Quick, disorienting flashes follow — metallic traps snapping shut, terrified victims waking in cold, industrial chambers, and Hoffman walking through dimly lit corridors, his face lit by flickering fluorescent lights.

We glimpse new traps designed with surgical precision, including a time-based chamber where multiple victims’ fates are interconnected. The tone is grim, methodical, and grounded, reminiscent of the earlier entries in the franchise. Blood, rust, and silence dominate the visuals — there’s no over-explaining, just dread.

The teaser ends with the mechanical whir of a trap activating and Kramer’s iconic line echoing: “Live or die… make your choice.” Then, the SAW XI logo slams onto the screen, followed by a sharp cut to black.