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The ninth movie in the Saw franchise is getting a week early release, following Disney’s decision to move Black Widow to July.

“Spiral: From the Book of Saw,”  starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, will now arrive in the US on May 14. UK cinemas are able to open from May 17 under the current roadmap. Darren Lynn Bousman directed the film, based on a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. Rock and Jackson, along with Max Minghella, play cops investigating a gruesome series of murders that have links to their city’s past.

“With movie theatres now open in New York and Los Angeles and moviegoers returning to their favourite pastime, ‘Spiral,’ starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, puts a fresh spin on a favourite franchise,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president of distribution David Spitz explained. “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.”