Saw · 2004–2023
How to Watch Saw in Order
To watch Saw III, start with Saw.
Watch Saw in release order for a first viewing — start with Saw (2004). There are 10 films, released between 2004–2023. That is 16.2 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 5.1 hours.
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What is the correct order to watch Saw?
For a first viewing, watch Saw in release order, starting with Saw (2004) and ending with Saw X (2023). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Saw films are there?
There are 10 Saw films.
Can I skip any Saw films?
3 of the 10 films carry the main story: Saw, Saw II, Saw III. The other 7 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Saw?
Start with Saw, released in 2004. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Saw?
Watching every Saw film takes 16.2 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 5.1 hours.