Lionsgate Moves Spiral: From the Book Of Saw Release Up

Spiral: From the Book Of Saw is less than two months from release, as Lionsgate has moved the film’s release date up just a touch. Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures has announced that the Chris Rock-starring revival of the franchise will now release on May 14th, a week ahead of its most recent release date of May 21st.

The film was originally set to release in May of last year, but was moved to May 21st of this year due to the pandemic. The film stars Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson. Based on a story by Rock and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.

“With movie theaters now open in New York and Los Angeles and moviegoers returning to their favorite pastime, Spiral, starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, puts a fresh spin on a favorite franchise,” David Spitz, Lionsgate President of Distribution, said in a statement. “We know that Saw fans, as well as those experiencing their first Saw adventure, will be on the edge of their seats with this thrilling new film. We are proud to support the exhibitors with one of our most eagerly awaited films. We are confident this film will kick off a robust summer moviegoing season.”

The film is described as follows:

A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of SAW. Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

you've waited long enough – #Spiral: From The Book Of Saw only in theaters May 14, 2021. pic.twitter.com/R7fhYB5Ict

— Spiral (@Saw) March 24, 2021