'Saw X' Inches Closer to Impressive Box Office Milestone Worldwide

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Saw X continues to impress at the box office, earning an estimated $1.685 million this weekend, bringing its total to $50.296 million domestically and $92 million worldwide.

The film is garnering the highest acclaim in the franchise's history, boasting a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89% Audience Score. Fans are thrilled by the comeback of horror legend John Kramer (Tobin Bell) and the creativity behind the traps and frights.

Since the early 2000s, the Saw franchise has captivated audiences and accumulated a staggering $1.1 billion in global box office revenue. Saw X continues this beloved legacy with its exceptional cast and the reemergence of beloved characters including Amanda Young (Shawnee Smith).

Horror icon Tobin Bell returns as the legendary John Kramer, drawing a massive crowd of fans to theaters for his gruesome comeback. Saw X continues to dominate the box office, earning an estimated $1.685 million this weekend as Halloween approaches. With a domestic total of approximately $50.296 million and a worldwide total of $92 million to date, the film is winning over audiences. Serving as both a direct sequel to the original Saw (2004) and a prequel to Saw II (2005), the feature is set between the first two movies, generating immense excitement among fans.

Notably, Saw X has received the best reviews in franchise history, boasting a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89% Audience Score. Directed and edited by Kevin Greutert, and written by Peter Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, the film reunites fans with Kramer as he embarks on a harrowing journey to Mexico in search of a cure for his cancer, becoming involved in a dangerous and experimental medical procedure.

The Legacy of ‘Saw’ Franchise

The situation takes a deadly twist when he uncovers that the whole operation is a fraudulent scheme aimed at exploiting the most defenseless individuals. Determined to make a difference, the serial killer employs clever traps to reverse the roles and outsmart the deceitful scammers.

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Since the early 2000s, the franchise has been delighting fans and has become a favorite during the spooky season. While Saw X is being hailed as the best in the franchise, each preceding movie presents a more gruesome slasher tale than its predecessor. Fans are thrilled to see Bell reprise his role as the deranged killer with a purpose, and the addition of new inventive traps and jump scares adds to the excitement. With a devoted fan base spanning generations, the Saw franchise has become one of the longest-running horror franchises. It has earned over $1.1 billion at the global box office, and Saw X is contributing significantly to that total. The movie boasts an impressive team behind and in front of the camera.

Returning as John Kramer, Bell is joined by Shawnee Smith reprising her role as Amanda Young. They are supported by a talented ensemble, including Synnøve Macody Lund as Cecilia Pederson, Steven Brand as Parker Sears, Renata Vaca as Gabriela, and Joshua Okamoto as Diego. The cast is further rounded out by Octavio Hinojosa as Mateo, Paulette Hernández as Valentina, Jorge Briseño as Carlos, Costas Mandylor as Mark Hoffman, Michael Beach as Henry Kessler, and many more.

Saw X is currently showing in theaters. While no streaming date has been announced, be sure to stay updated on our website for any news.

Saw X

Release Date October 7, 2023Director Kevin GreutertCast Shawnee Smith, Michael Beach, Synnøve Macody Lund, Tobin BellRating RRuntime 118 minutesMain Genre Horror