How many Saw movies are there?
Lionsgate FilmsAfter Saw X, fans of the long-running horror franchise might wonder: how many Saw movies are there? Here’s what you need to know.
The first Saw premiered in 2004 to rave reviews and quickly became a box office phenomenon, grossing over $100 million worldwide on a $1 million budget.
The brainchild of director James Wan and screenwriter Leigh Whannell — who also starred — the first chapter of the horror movies introduced Jigsaw’s MO, as he set deadly traps for his victims to teach them life’s worth.
Different writers and directors have taken the reigns in Saw’s many new movies, and here’s the list so far.
How many Saw movies are there?
There have been 10 Saw movies in total since the franchise first started in 2004.
All the Saw movies in release order:
- Saw (2004)
- Saw II (2005)
- Saw III (2006)
- Saw IV (2007)
- Saw V (2008)
- Saw VI (2009)
- Saw 3D (2010)
- Jigsaw (2017)
- Spiral (2021)
- Saw X (2023)
Lionsgate FilmsThe first movie in the series, Saw, was a low-budget independent film shot in 18 days. When it was released in theaters, it became one of the most profitable horror movies since 1996’s Scream. These days, it’s considered the starting point for one of the most prolific horror franchises ever made.
A string of sequels and prequels quickly followed, mostly centered around the character of Jigsaw, which is a moniker for the fictional serial killer, John Kramer. Spiral (2021) is the only Saw movie that doesn’t revolve around the Jigsaw character, with the villain instead being a copycat killer.
What’s the latest Saw movie?
Saw X is the most recent Saw movie, and came out in September 2023.
Saw X was set between Saw and Saw II and saw the return of fan-favorite character Amanda. A sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for an experimental cancer treatment — only to discover a scam.
You can guess what happened after his miracle cure turned out to be a scam operation. Never defraud people around this guy.
It was directed by Saw VI and Saw 3D’s Kevin Greutert, and Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw returned to the series. Upon release, it became the best-reviewed Saw film of the bunch, and grossed $111.8 million at the box office.
Where to watch the Saw movies
All Saw movies are now currently available to stream on Disney Plus.
The House of Mouse may not seem like the most likely place for Jigsaw to set up shop, but there are actually plenty of great horror movies on Disney Plus.
To start watching, just hit the link below!
For more on the franchise’s latest, read our Saw X review, check out the Saw X cast, or bang some heads to the Saw X soundtrack.
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