'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far (2024)

Quick Links

  • When Is Saw X Coming Out?

  • Is There a Trailer for Saw X?

  • What Do We Know About the Saw X Plot?

  • Who's In the Cast of Saw X?

  • Who's Making Saw X?

Is there anything more terrifying than a psycho with a cause? Jigsaw, the sadistic serial killer, self-appointed keeper of moral standards, and inventor of the most diabolical escape rooms known to man is back in Saw X, the next installment in the hugely successful Saw franchise. Who knows what specific type of hell will be inflicted on Jigsaw’s new victims, whose punishments are designed to fit their moral crimes?

The Saw franchise has established a history of escalating violence, devising clever torture traps more gruesome than the last, earning a top spot in the canon of torture movies. Directed by horror legend James Wan, the original 2004 Saw introduced the world to the Reverse Bear Trap, a clamp welded inside the victim’s mouth, clamping her jaws shut. If she fails to retrieve the key to the device (hidden inside the stomach of her still-alive cellmate), the clamp is designed to spring open, splitting her jaws apart. In the same movie, oncologist and adulterer Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) escapes from his shackles by sawing off his own foot in what's arguably one of the most iconically gruesome scenes in the franchise. Let's not get into the rest of the stomach-churning horrors that Jigsaw has designed over the years. Suffice it to say, each movie in the series has been an escalation in terror and grossness that's still proven captivating enough to draw in an audience.

We'll finally find out whether audiences have had enough or can’t get enough once Saw X comes out this fall. While Saw movies are known for overlapping timelines, Saw X’s timeline appears to be set between the original Saw and Saw II, with the exciting return of Tobin Bell as John Kramer/Jigsaw and possibly also a return to the more plausible, character-driven, grounded-but-clever storytelling that defined the first Saw movies. Read on for everything we know so far about the film.

Editor's Note: This piece was updated on September 18.

Saw X

Horror

A sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.

Release Date
October 7, 2023

Director
Kevin Greutert
Cast
Shawnee Smith , Michael Beach , Synnøve Macody Lund , Tobin Bell
Main Genre
Horror

When Is Saw X Coming Out?

'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far (2)

Saw X is scheduled to hit theaters on September 29, 2023. This will have the film opening up against Gareth Edwards sci-fi epic The Creator and the animated kids' movie PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The sequel was previously dated to release on October 27, 2023, but was likely pushed up in order to avoid competition with some of the other major horror titles in October, including The Exorcist: Believer and Five Nights at Freddy's.

Related:'Saw X' Image Introduces a New Victim for Jigsaw

Is There a Trailer for Saw X?

The official trailer for Saw X was released by Lionsgate on July 31, 2023. The trailer finds John Kramer traveling down to Mexico City to undergo a treatment that will cure him of his terminal illness, only to learn that he's been scammed. The second half of the trailer is set to The Hollies' "The Air That I Breathe," and shows some of the film's new traps as John exacts his revenge on the doctors who conned him. The trailer ends with the return of Shawnee Smith's fan-favorite character Amanda Young. This was followed by a promo spoofing Nicole Kidman's AMC ad and, more recently, a new sneak peek that previews one of Jigsaw's latest traps. See the latest video below and stay turned for more.

What Do We Know About the Saw X Plot?

Saw X will be set between the events of the first and second Saw movies. Lionsgate revealed the official synopsis for the movie in July 2023.

John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most disturbing installment of the Saw franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps

Related: John Kramer Is as Menacing as Ever in New ‘Saw X’ Image

Who's In the Cast of Saw X?

'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far (3)

Tobin Bell reprises his role as John Kramer aka the Jigsaw Killer in Saw X. The serial killer himself died in Saw III, appearing only in flashbacks in the succeeding films, sparking speculation that Saw X might be a prequel. A psycho who communicates with his victims via Billy the Puppet, a nightmarish ventriloquist’s dummy with hollow, beady eyes and red swirls on his cheeks, Kramer/Jigsaw wasn’t always a monster. He was once a respected civil engineer, property developer, husband, and future father. That is, until his wife miscarried, they get divorced, and he found out he is dying of cancer. A failed attempt at suicide makes him realize that he is lucky to be alive, a positive attitude he then imposes on other people by maniacally torturing them into appreciating life more. That's one hell of a life coach!

Shawnee Smith also reprises her role as Jigsaw’s victim-turned-protégé Amanda Young. A spiraling drug addict who first appears in the first Saw, she survives Jigsaw’s infamous Reverse Bear Trap, only to become Jigsaw’s apprentice in Saw II. In a sick twist, Amanda says that getting tortured helped her value her life, a realization that leads her back to her mentor/tormentor Jigsaw, whom she helps with making future traps. By Saw III, Amanda becomes so deranged that she makes her traps inescapable — a violation of Jigsaw’s rule, for which she finally pays with her own life. Unfortunately for fans wishing for the return of the original cast, Cary Elwes, who is unforgettable as Dr. Lawrence Gordon in Saw, will not appear in Saw X. However, Saw X is adding fresh faces (or fresh blood, depending on their roles) to the franchise. The almost all-new cast includes Renata Vaca (Midnight Family), Paulette Hernandez (Crown of Tears), Joshua Okamoto (Control-Z), Octavio Hinojosa (Come Play With Me), Synnøve Macody Lund (Ragnarok), Steven Brand (The Sandman), and Michael Beach (Dahmer).

Who's Making Saw X?

'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far (4)

Saw franchise veteran Kevin Greutert returns to direct Saw X, after directing fan-favorite Saw VI in 2009 and Saw: The Final Chapter (also known as Saw 3D) in 2010. He also edited the first five Saw installments and Jigsaw, which he is also doing for the new movie. Greutert confirmed the end of filming in February 2023 with the following message, released via Twitter:

He also tweeted his thanks to Lionsgate for “trusting me with this blood-spitting beast of a story.” Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw) and Peter Goldfinger (Spiral) are penning the script. Mark Burg and Oren Koules serve as producers. Horror master and Saw creator James Wan remains attached as an executive producer, along with Ketura Kestin and Daniel J. Heffner. The cinematography for the film is by Nick Matthews. Saw X comes from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, with Lionsgate also handling distribution duties in the US.

  • Movie
  • Horror
  • Saw X (2023)

Your changes have been saved

Email Is sent

Please verify your email address.

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics.

Manage Your List

Follow

Followed

Follow with Notifications

Follow

Unfollow

'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far (2024)

FAQs

'Saw X': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far? ›

Saw X is scheduled to hit theaters on September 29, 2023.

Will Saw X be the last movie? ›

Saw X was theatrically released by Lionsgate Films on September 29, 2023. It grossed $111 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics, making it the best-reviewed Saw film. A sequel, Saw XI, is scheduled for release on September 26, 2025.

How old is Kramer in Saw X? ›

It's revealed that at the time of his death, he was 52 years old. Given John's terminal diagnosis, it seems likely that his death couldn't have been more than a year after the events of Saw.

Who is the kid in Saw X? ›

As a direct sequel to Saw (2004) and a prequel to Saw II (2005), Saw X concludes with Kramer and his apprentice, Amanda Young (Shawnee Smith), taking a young child named Carlos (Jorge Briseño) under their wing.

Is Saw X canon? ›

This film takes place directly after the original, before Saw 2, so it doesn't disregard the existence of the other sequels like Green did with Halloween. This is just filling in a time gap near the beginning, so the other eight films remain canon.

Will Billy be in Saw X? ›

Yesterday, Lionsgate unveiled a poster for the new Saw movie – which happens to be the tenth installment in the franchise, so it's following in the footsteps of Jason X and Fast X to go by the title Saw X. Now they have released an image from the film that confirms Billy the puppet is going to be featured in the film!

Will Saw 11 happen? ›

Saw 11 was set to come out this September, but we have bad news for fans as the new movie has been delayed for an entire year. The news was announced by Billy the Puppet in a video released on April 10, 2024, confirming the release date for September 2025.

Who is Jigsaw's ex-wife? ›

Betsy Russell (born Elizabet Russell; September 6, 1963) is an American actress who is best known for her role in Private School, and as Jill Tuck, the ex-wife of the Jigsaw Killer in the Saw film series.

Who is Jigsaw pregnant wife? ›

John Kramer (Tobin Bell) was a civil engineer expecting his first child with his wife, Jill Tuck (Betsy Russell). After a drug addict accidentally mortally wounded the baby in Jill's womb, Kramer became increasingly distant from her.

Who is the killer in Saw X? ›

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Saw X.

After being killed off in Saw III, Tobin Bell returns for a grisly showcase of Jigsaw Killer John Kramer's torture trap prowess in Saw X, now in theaters.

Why is Saw X rated R? ›

Rated R for sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, language and some drug use.

Does anyone survive Saw X? ›

In the end, Cecilia kills her partner, just as Amanda Young predicted, and saves herself. Saw X shows that she manages to survive the test, and although the timer counts down to zero and the poisonous gas rescinds, Cecilia is left inside the locked room.

Does Carlos survive in Saw X? ›

They free Carlos from the other end of the trap, and he is even given the bag of cash that Cecilia had as a reward for surviving the event. This allows all three of them to leave the warehouse safely and alive, as Cecilia is left locked in the room with no means of escape.

Who is the cop at the end of Saw X? ›

Saw X post-credit scene explained

Before Saw X's release, producer Mark Burg teased that the credit scene would bring back a familiar face and that face was... Detective Mark Hoffman (Costas Mandylor). The credit scene cuts to somebody in a new trap, revealed to be Henry Kessler (Michael Beach).

How is Amanda in Saw X? ›

Saw X takes place before Saw III, giving Amanda the chance to return and show a different side to her character and relationship with Jigsaw. Amanda's loyalty to Jigsaw is tested in Saw X, and seeds of dissent are shown that foreshadow her future conflicts in the Saw franchise.

What happened to the guy at the beginning of Saw X? ›

“Saw X” opens with a pained and grieving Kramer, who is doing everything within his power to defeat his cancer and buy himself more time to live a normal life. He pleads with doctors for any possible treatment and vows that he will do just about anything to buy more time to no avail.

What happens to Carlos after Saw X? ›

They free Carlos from the other end of the trap, and he is even given the bag of cash that Cecilia had as a reward for surviving the event. This allows all three of them to leave the warehouse safely and alive, as Cecilia is left locked in the room with no means of escape.

Will fast X be the last movie? ›

Fast & Furious 10, officially called Fast X, hit theaters in May 2023, bringing Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto's action-packed blockbuster series to a near close. But while it's set to be the last chapter in the series and had the tagline "The Last Ride," Fast X will not be the last movie of the Fast & Furious franchise.

Is the movie X going to be a trilogy? ›

The X Trilogy, consisting of X, Pearl, and MaXXXine, is a series of horror films created by Ti West. The first film, X, is a traditional horror film inspired by early slashers from the 1970s, focusing on a group of young adults who find themselves in a rural farmhouse being hunted down by an elderly couple.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Duncan Muller

Last Updated:

Views: 5383

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (79 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Duncan Muller

Birthday: 1997-01-13

Address: Apt. 505 914 Phillip Crossroad, O'Konborough, NV 62411

Phone: +8555305800947

Job: Construction Agent

Hobby: Shopping, Table tennis, Snowboarding, Rafting, Motor sports, Homebrewing, Taxidermy

Introduction: My name is Duncan Muller, I am a enchanting, good, gentle, modern, tasty, nice, elegant person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.