History of Saw X in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 17, 2025

Saw X, set between Saw I and II, sees John Kramer, battling terminal cancer, travel to Mexico for a supposed experimental cure. Upon discovering he's been scammed, Kramer kidnaps the perpetrators and, with Amanda Young's assistance, subjects them to his signature deadly traps as punishment. The film explores themes of revenge and justice through Jigsaw's brutal methods, featuring Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith reprising their iconic roles.

2004: Release of Saw

In 2004, Saw was released; Saw X is set after the events in Saw.

2005: Release of Saw II

In 2005, Saw II was released; Saw X is set before the events in Saw II.

2009: Greutert Directed Saw VI

In 2009, Kevin Greutert directed Saw VI.

2010: Greutert Directed Saw 3D

In 2010, Kevin Greutert directed Saw 3D.

2017: Release of Jigsaw

In 2017, Jigsaw, another entry in the Saw franchise, was released.

2018: Initial Plans for Saw X

In 2018, producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules planned the story for Saw X, but plans were put on hold.

April 2021: Saw X in Development

In April 2021, a tenth installment, Saw X, was reported to be in development with Twisted Pictures.

April 2021: Tenth Installment Reported

In April 2021, the tenth Saw film installment was reported to be in development with Twisted Pictures.

December 2021: Script Completion

In December 2021, Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger completed the script for the tenth Saw film.

2021: Release of Spiral: From the Book of Saw

In 2021, Spiral: From the Book of Saw was released, preceding Saw X in the Saw film series.

August 2022: Kevin Greutert to Direct Saw X

In August 2022, it was reported that Kevin Greutert would direct Saw X.

October 2022: Tobin Bell Confirmed

In October 2022, Tobin Bell was confirmed to reprise his role as John Kramer / Jigsaw in Saw X.

October 2022: Filming Begins

In October 2022, filming for Saw X began in Mexico City.

October 2022: Principal Photography Begins

In late October 2022, principal photography for Saw X began on location in Mexico City.

December 2022: Additional Cast Members Announced

In December 2022, Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Michael Beach, Renata Vaca, Paulette Hernández, Joshua Okamoto, and Octavio Hinojosa joined the cast of Saw X. Shawnee Smith reprised her role as Amanda Young.

February 2023: Filming Ends

In February 2023, filming for Saw X concluded in Mexico City.

February 2023: Principal Photography Ends

In February 2023, principal photography for Saw X concluded in Mexico City.

September 9, 2023: Saw Blood Drive Announced

On September 9, 2023, Lionsgate announced the return of the Saw Blood Drive, offering free tickets to the opening weekend of Saw X in exchange for blood donations.

September 13, 2023: AMC Theatres Parody

On September 13, 2023, a parody of the Nicole Kidman AMC Theatres commercial, featuring Billy the Puppet, was published but later pulled due to a cease and desist order by AMC Theatres.