The Saw franchise, known for its intricate traps and psychological horror, has grown significantly since its debut in 2004. With 10 movies released and an 11th on the way, watching the series can be a bit of a puzzle. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you navigate the films in their release order, which aligns with the storyline’s progression:
Release Order of the Saw Movies
- Saw (2004)
- Streaming: Starz, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: The original film introduces the iconic Jigsaw killer and his chilling traps. Two men find themselves chained in a dirty bathroom and must follow the rules of Jigsaw to survive.
- Saw II (2005)
- Streaming: AMC+, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: The sequel expands on the Jigsaw story, featuring a group of people trapped in a house with deadly traps while a detective races against time to save them.
- Saw III (2006)
- Streaming: AMC+, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: The third installment delves deeper into Jigsaw’s motives, with a new set of traps and a focus on a man who must confront his past sins.
- Saw IV (2007)
- Streaming: AMC+, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: The plot continues with more gruesome traps and a deeper exploration into the Jigsaw legacy, following the aftermath of the previous films.
- Saw V (2008)
- Streaming: AMC+, Starz, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: This entry continues the complex narrative of Jigsaw’s followers and introduces new characters trying to solve the mystery.
- Saw VI (2009)
- Streaming: Starz, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: The sixth film reveals more about Jigsaw’s motives and his complex web of traps, involving an insurance executive who must face his own ethical failures.
- Saw: The Final Chapter (2010)
- Streaming: AMC+, Starz, Directv, Pluto TV
- Plot: Marketed as the conclusion of the series, this film ties up many loose ends and delivers a final confrontation with the Jigsaw legacy.
- Jigsaw (2017)
- Streaming: Prime, Fubo, MGM+
- Plot: A new series of killings surfaces a decade after Jigsaw’s apparent death, leading investigators to question if the original killer has returned or if someone else is continuing his work.
- Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021)
- Streaming: Hulu, Fubo, Directv
- Plot: This film spins off from the original series, focusing on a detective uncovering a new series of murders inspired by Jigsaw’s legacy.
- Saw X (2023)
- Rental/Purchase: Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and other platforms
- Plot: The latest entry in the franchise, Saw X, continues to expand the story with more intricate traps and new revelations about Jigsaw’s past.
Upcoming Release
- Saw XI (2025) – Set to release on September 26, 2025, it will continue the legacy of the franchise and likely expand on the intricate narrative threads left by previous films.
Watching the films in release order will give you the best experience of the series’ evolving plot and character development. Each installment builds upon the last, offering a deep dive into the disturbing world created by James Wan and his successors.
