Now playing in theaters, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures bring Jigsaw back to the screen in Saw X, which opened in many theaters across the country for preview showings last night.
Bloody Disgusting has learned that Saw X took in an estimated $2 million during Thursday preview shows, a Thursday night number higher than recent installments in the series.
The last installment, Spiral: From the Book of Saw in 2021, grossed $750K in Thursday preview business, while Jigsaw took in $1.6 M during its previews back in 2017.
Jigsaw went on to score $16 million domestically in its opening weekend, so it seems safe to say that Saw X will likely scare up $20+ million this coming weekend.
Saw X, which is currently 84% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes (a first for the franchise), opens today at 3,262 North America theatres – the largest footprint ever for the franchise.
Internationally, Saw X will release in 50 territories this weekend including the UK, Brazil and Mexico.
The production budget for Saw X was roughly $13 million, so it shouldn’t take long for the relatively low budget sequel to recoup its production and marketing costs in theaters.
Stay tuned for more on Saw X‘s box office performance in the coming days.
Lionsgate teases, “The return of Tobin Bell to the franchise furthers Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ goal of a film that captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve.”
“John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back for the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s final games.”
“Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.
“The infamous killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.”
Kevin Greutert (Saw VI, Saw 3D) directed Saw X for Lionsgate.
Meagan writes in her 4-star review for Bloody Disgusting, “Jigsaw and Amanda are back in Saw X, a milestone sequel that goes back to the franchise’s roots to a deeply satisfying degree.”
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