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Saw watch order

Saw movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Saw in release order from Saw (2004). The timeline is tangled, with flashbacks across films; Saw X (2023) is set between Saw and Saw II, making it the second entry in story order. Spiral is a spin-off.

How to watch the Saw movies in order: the full guide

All 10 films and series in the Saw franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Saw (2004); the first in chronological order is Saw.

Release order

  1. Saw (Movie, 2004): Two men chained in a bathroom; the place to start.
  2. Saw II (Movie, 2005): Jigsaw's first full game.
  3. Saw III (Movie, 2006): Amanda becomes Jigsaw's apprentice.
  4. Saw IV (Movie, 2007): Runs alongside Saw III.
  5. Saw V (Movie, 2008): Detective Hoffman's secret.
  6. Saw VI (Movie, 2009): Jigsaw's plan targets an insurance company.
  7. Saw 3D (Movie, 2010): Meant as the finale of the original run.
  8. Jigsaw (Movie, 2017): A new game, ten years later.
  9. Spiral (Movie, 2021): A copycat killer in a spin-off; optional.
  10. Saw X (Movie, 2023): Set between Saw and Saw II; John Kramer's own story.

Chronological order

  1. Saw (2004): Two men chained in a bathroom; the place to start.
  2. Saw X (set in Between Saw and Saw II): Set between Saw and Saw II; John Kramer's own story.
  3. Saw II (2005): Jigsaw's first full game.
  4. Saw III (2006): Amanda becomes Jigsaw's apprentice.
  5. Saw IV (set in During Saw III): Runs alongside Saw III.
  6. Saw V (2008): Detective Hoffman's secret.
  7. Saw VI (2009): Jigsaw's plan targets an insurance company.
  8. Saw 3D (2010): Meant as the finale of the original run.
  9. Jigsaw (set in Ten years later): A new game, ten years later.
  10. Spiral (set in Years later): A copycat killer in a spin-off; optional.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the Saw movies in?

Watch Saw in release order from Saw (2004). The timeline is tangled, with flashbacks across films; Saw X (2023) is set between Saw and Saw II, making it the second entry in story order. Spiral is a spin-off.

How many Saw movies and shows are there?

There are 10 titles in the Saw franchise: 10 films and 0 series, released from 2004 to 2023. 1 more is announced: Untitled Saw Film.

How long does it take to watch all the Saw movies?

About 16 hours for all 10 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (9 titles) take about 15 hours.

What is the first Saw title in chronological order?

Saw. In release order the first is Saw (2004).

Which Saw titles can I skip?

Spiral. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.

What is the next Saw release?

Untitled Saw Film, date to be announced.