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How to watch the ‘Saw’ movies in order

Would you like to play a game? If you have the stomach for it, here is the recommended viewing order for the 'Saw' films.

Tobin Bell will return as John Kramer in the next Saw film
Photo via Lionsgate

If you’re a thriller fan, then you’ve most definitely heard of the Saw franchise. First launching in 2004, there have been plenty of different Saw films over the years, each with their own unique yet connected tales.

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With so many additions, Saw is a perfect film series to binge if you have the stomach for it. Right now, there are nine different films within the franchise that can all be found on streaming services today. 

Before you start your binge, you’ll want to make sure you’re doing it right by checking out the correct viewing order. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered in that regard. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to watch the Saw movies in order

A character from Saw has a contraption on her head.
Image via Lionsgate

Watching Saw in order is extremely easy, as the most recommended way to do so is the same as the release order of the films, outside of one new change to this formula.

  • Saw (2004) -Available to stream on Starz, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw X (2023) – Available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and other platforms
  • Saw II (2005) – Available to stream on AMC+, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw III (2006) – Available to stream on AMC+, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw IV (2007) – Available to stream on AMC+, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw V (2008) – Available to stream on AMC+, Starz, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw VI (2009) – Available to stream on Starz, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Saw: The Final Chapter (2010) – Available to stream on AMC+, Starz, Directv, & Pluto TV
  • Jigsaw (2017) – Available to stream on Prime, Fubo, & MGM+
  • Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) – Available to stream on Hulu, Fubo, & Directv

Jigsaw is another film in the series that can cause a stir in the timeline. Chronologically, this movie is the first film in the run as well as the second to last.

This is thanks to the film boasting two separate sections set at different times. The best way to add this into the watch order is to put it toward the end so nothing from the numbered films gets spoiled early.