This puts the movie +11% ahead ofJigsawsopening in like-for-like territories.
Saw Xhas also delivered the highest domestic opening weekend for the franchise since 2010.
It fulfills the yearning of long-time fans of the series to see Kramer center stage.
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The film is helmed by directorKevinGreutert,with a screenplay penned byPeterGoldfingerandJosh Stolberg.
Mark BurgandOren Koulesserve as the producers the latest gore-filled fun-fest.
Saw Xplayed at 3,262 North America theatres this weekend the largest footprint ever for the franchise.
Image via Lionsgate.
According to PostTrak, the opening weekend audience was 57% male and 70% was 18-34.
Internationally,Saw Xdebuted in 50 territories this weekend, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil.
In the UK, the sequel earned $2.3 million taking the crown at the market’s box office.
Saw Xis currently playing in theaters.
To find out more information about the return of John Kramer to our screens, check out Collider’sguide here.
