Saw Movies: Release Order
The Saw franchise is one of horror's most successful series, following the twisted moral philosophy of Jigsaw and his elaborate death traps designed to test his victims' will to live. What began as a low-budget thriller later evolved into quite a complex and expanded narrative.
This release order watch list presents all ten films as they were released, from the original 2004 breakthrough to the latest entry Saw X. While parts of the story consist of prequels and flashbacks, experiencing the films in release order allows you to follow the franchise's evolution and discover plot revelations the same way original audiences did.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Saw
Two men wake up chained in an abandoned bathroom and discover they're trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by the sadistic Jigsaw killer. They must follow his twisted rules to survive and escape their horrifying predicament.
Saw II
Detective Eric Matthews finds himself in a deadly game when the Jigsaw killer returns with another elaborate trap. What seems like a simple arrest becomes part of Jigsaw's twisted plan, forcing the detective into a race against time.
Saw III
In this third installment of the horror franchise, the elusive Jigsaw killer and his apprentice Amanda continue their twisted games while a doctor and another victim become unwilling participants in their deadly traps.
Saw IV
Following the death of the Jigsaw Killer, Lieutenant Rigg finds himself trapped in a deadly new game designed to test his limits while trying to save two of his colleagues.
Saw V
After Jigsaw's death, Detective Hoffman is hailed as a hero while Agent Strahm grows suspicious and investigates his background. Meanwhile, another group faces deadly traps in the continuing saga of twisted games.
Saw VI
Detective Hoffman continues Jigsaw's deadly legacy as the new mastermind behind elaborate torture traps. When the FBI closes in on him, he must orchestrate another twisted game while Jigsaw's ultimate plan is revealed.
Saw 3D
In this seventh installment of the Saw franchise, Jigsaw survivors seek help from self-help guru Bobby Dagen, but his dark secrets trigger a new wave of deadly traps and terror.
Jigsaw
A decade after Jigsaw's death, law enforcement discovers a new series of gruesome traps that suggest the infamous killer may have returned from the grave.
Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Detective Ezekiel Banks and his rookie partner investigate a series of gruesome murders that echo the city's dark past. As the investigation deepens, Zeke realizes he's become trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by the killer.
Saw X
Set between the first two Saw films, a desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico seeking an experimental cancer treatment, only to discover he's been scammed by con artists who prey on vulnerable patients. Armed with newfound purpose, the infamous Jigsaw killer returns to create his signature deadly traps to punish those who deceived him.
Other Film Series
Bryan Edgar Wallace
A series of German crime thrillers produced by CCC Filmkunst in the 1960s-70s, marketed under the name of Edgar Wallace's son Bryan, featuring standalone mysteries with gothic atmosphere and masked killers.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Grindhouse
An exploitation cinema tribute that began as a 2007 double feature and spawned multiple spin-off films from its fake trailers.
Hannibal Lecter
A psychological thriller franchise following the brilliant and cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, adapted from Thomas Harris's novels across multiple timelines and interpretations.
Scream
A meta-horror franchise following Sidney Prescott and others as they face various Ghostface killers, known for its self-aware commentary on slasher film tropes.
Sherlock Holmes
Feature films based on Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective, spanning multiple eras, actors, and interpretations across nearly a century of cinema.