Summary

Blumhouse is considering merging the M3GAN and Saw franchises, sparking curiosity among fans.
Combining M3GAN and Saw would be challenging due to their tone differences and storytelling styles.
Blumhouse risks damaging the Saw franchise by integrating M3GAN, as seen in the underwhelming box office performance of Megan 2.0.

Blumhouse has become one of the top studios when it comes to creating horror movies, having delivered some of the most innovative, scary, and entertaining movies of recent years. M3GAN is an example of that, tapping into artificial intelligence in the form of a self-aware doll that proves to be the worst nightmare for people who pick one up for their children.

Blumhouse is expected to continue growing the franchise, and after the studio purchased the rights to the Saw franchise, many fans have speculated about the possibility of the two worlds being brought together. Blumhouse would be able to do this if they wanted, but even though it sounds like an intriguing idea, that doesn't mean it should be turned into reality.

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M3GA And Saw Being Brought Together Would Get People Talking

Jason Blum Has Discussed The Possibility Of Blumhouse Doing It

Blumhouse has always been known for pushing the boundaries of what's expected in the world of horror, which is why the idea of these two franchises coming together like Dr. Frankenstein's monster has been discussed. The rumor mill was then taken to another level when Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum was asked about the possibility of it happening by ScreenRant. While it was clear that nothing is in the pipeline right now, his excitement for the idea has only intensified the possibility.

"Never say never. It hasn't occurred to me personally, but it's a great idea."

There's no doubt that combining M3GAN and Saw would be a decision to get people talking, as the possibilities with what could be done are endless. There are some distinct characters from both franchises that would be entertaining together on screen, and it could be a financially beneficial decision for Blumhouse to make it happen if they can create a genuine idea that works for both.

M3GAN And Saw Are Set In Different Worlds

It Is Hard To Imagine The Doll Featuring In John Kramer's Saw Games

While the idea of M3GAN and Saw existing within the same movie might excite Jason Blum and fans of the two franchises, the realities of pulling that off are very different. This isn't like Freddy Vs. Jason where two iconic horror characters who can lurk in the shadows of the same area, tormenting people before ultimately fighting. M3GAN and Saw have very different tones, and the way that they provide their scares is also vastly different. While the Megan dolls are creepy and terrifying, it's hard to envisage them existing within one of John Kramer's traps. That is ultimately what Saw movies are all about: it's mental torture as much as it's physical for the characters involved, as they often have to make serious sacrifices in order to survive. Whether they're tied up to a device or having to chop off limbs to save themselves, throwing in an artificially intelligent doll doesn't quite work.

M3GAN 2.0 Struggled At The Box Office And Might Not Gain The Interest

It Could Be More Damaging To The Saw Franchise When Blumhouse Is Trying To Reinvent It

The original M3GAN proved to be a hit at the box office, with this unique idea bringing the best of modern technology and taking it to another level in terms of horror, all while being extremely entertaining due to the personalities that were placed into the film. However, M3GAN 2.0 hasn't enjoyed the same level of success, with the movie only grossing $21 million at the worldwide box office. It has proven to be a rare failure for Blumhouse, and it has led to question marks surrounding the franchise and whether or not it is feasible to enjoy long-term success in the same manner that the Saw movies have. That is why there would be a risk involved in adding elements of the Megan movies into a well-established franchise, which is something that Blumhouse will not want to do if the interest isn't there.

Given that M3GAN 2.0 struggled at the box office, there might not be the level of desire that people presume there is for the character to keep returning to the big screen. That's something that could end up negatively impacting the Saw franchise if the character was added and audiences didn't care about it. Blumhouse has worked hard to get the rights for Saw, to bring lots of financial success to the studio, given that it's such a well-established franchise in the horror world. Therefore, adding M3GAN into that world that is already so detailed with tons of lore would potentially be seen as a negative decision in the eyes of Saw fans, which would hurt the film even further. Crossover ideas can be fun, especially in the horror genre, but this particular idea feels like it's too much of a gamble to just get Billy the puppet and M3GAN in a scene together. That's why it would be best to keep the franchises separate for the time being, allowing Blumhouse to get the best out of Saw and M3GAN individually.