Enthusiasts of the macabre `Saw` horror franchise can now experience Jigsaw`s cunning traps in stunning 4K clarity. The second, third, and fourth installments of the `Saw` series are making their debut on 4K Blu-ray, available as Amazon-exclusive Steelbook editions. The `Saw II` Limited Edition Steelbook is already available for preorder at a competitive price. Preorders for the `Saw III` and `Saw IV` 4K Steelbooks are expected to open soon.
Initially, Amazon listed October 21 as the release date for all three films. However, the exact timing has become somewhat ambiguous. Following a price adjustment for the `Saw II` Steelbook, its release date was removed, suggesting it may have already launched with an estimated 4-5 week delivery window.
Each of the new `Saw` Limited Edition Steelbooks includes 4K Blu-ray, 1080p, and digital copies compatible with various devices via Movies Anywhere. The 4K discs boast Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos surround sound, promising an optimal viewing and listening experience for `Saw II` through `Saw IV`.
Saw II Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
`Saw II`s` Steelbook Edition prominently displays John Kramer on its cover and is packed with special features, including several exclusive additions:
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman and actors Donnie Wahlberg and Beverley Mitchell
- Audio commentary with Darren Lynn Bousman, production designer David Hackl, and editor Kevin Greutert
- Audio commentary with executive producer James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell
- The Scott Tibbs Documentary
- The Story Behind the Story
- Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam
- Bits and Pieces: The Props of Saw 2
- Zombie: A Short Student Film by Darren Lynn Bousman
- New Blood: Director Darren Lynn Bousman Looks Back (Exclusive)
- Appreciating Life: Actor Tobin Bell on Saw 2 (Exclusive)
- Establishing Shot with Darren Lynn Bousman (Exclusive)
- Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)
Saw III Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
While preorders are still pending, the `Saw III` Limited Edition Steelbook is anticipated to release on the same date. The `Saw III` Steelbook features the iconic creepy pig mask. Its special features comprise multiple audio commentaries and various featurettes, with some exclusive to this new edition:
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman, writer Leigh Whannell, and executive producers Peter Block and Jason Constantine
- Audio commentary with producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg
- Audio commentary with Darren Lynn Bousman, editor Kevin Greutert, and cinematographer David A. Armstrong
- The Traps of Saw 3
- The Props of Saw 3
- The Writing of Saw 3
- Amanda: The Evolution of a Killer
- Darren`s Diary
- Deleted scenes
- Making Your Own Choices: Darren Lynn Bousman Looks Back (Exclusive)
- The Clock is Ticking: Actor Tobin Bell on Saw 3 (Exclusive)
- Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)
Saw IV Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
Arguably the most striking, the `Saw IV` Limited Edition Steelbook cover depicts Jigsaw donning the Billy the Puppet mask. Like its counterparts, it is slated for an October 21 release, though preorders are not yet live. It also comes loaded with special features, including multiple audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, and exclusive content:
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman and actor Lyriq Bent
- Audio commentary with producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg, and executive producers Peter Block and Jason Constantine
- Darren`s video diary
- The Traps of Saw 4
- The Props of Saw 4
- Saw 4 Music Video by X Japan
- Bonus deleted scenes
- Game Over: Darren Lynn Bousman Looks Back (Exclusive)
- My Work Will Continue: Tobin Bell on Saw 4 (Exclusive)
- Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)
Which Saw movies are available on 4K Blu-ray?
While a new Steelbook for the original `Saw` film would have been a welcome addition, it`s already available as an unrated 4K Blu-ray edition, released in 2021.
Aside from the initial film, the only other installments currently available on 4K Blu-ray are the recent entries: `Jigsaw` (Saw VIII), `Spiral` (Saw IX), and `Saw X`. Notably, `Saw X`, the tenth film, is chronologically set between the first two movies, making it an interesting rewatch while awaiting new Steelbook arrivals. `Spiral`, a spin-off featuring Chris Rock, can be viewed independently, though its reception has been mixed. Similarly, `Jigsaw` (2017) is largely self-contained, taking place a decade after the original seven-film arc, but a viewing of the core series is recommended for fuller appreciation.
Saw Series on 4K Blu-ray
- Saw (Original)
- Saw II Steelbook Edition
- Saw III Steelbook Edition
- Saw IV Steelbook Edition
- Jigsaw (Saw VIII)
- Spiral (Saw IX)
- Saw X
Saw Movie Blu-ray Box Sets
For fans aiming to complete their `Saw` collection, particularly those missing `Saw V`, `VI`, and `Saw 3D`, several Blu-ray box sets offer comprehensive options.
- Saw: 7-Film Collection (Blu-ray)
- Saw: 8-Film Collection (Blu-ray)
- Saw: 10-Film Collection (Blu-ray + DVD)
The `Saw` series was a defining horror franchise of the 2000s, with annual releases from 2004 to 2010. For many, the true `Saw` narrative concludes with the seventh film, `Saw 3D` (also known as `Saw: The Final Chapter`). For those focused on the original seven-movie arc, the `Saw: 7-Film Collection` in unrated Blu-ray editions is an excellent choice, even if it lacks 4K resolution.
The `Saw: 8-Film Collection` on Blu-ray offers an extended compilation, including `Jigsaw`.
For those desiring the complete franchise in a single purchase, the `Saw: 10-Film Anniversary Collection` is a premium option. Released to commemorate the franchise`s 20th anniversary, this extensive 23-disc set includes both Blu-ray and DVD versions of every film from the 2004 original to `Saw X` (2023). This collection stands out for its inclusion of both formats, additional special features DVDs for the first three films, and four collectible art cards. The set is presented in an oversized case, housed within a cardboard box featuring Jigsaw`s iconic traps.
Individual unrated editions of the first seven `Saw` movies are also available on 1080p Blu-ray, often at competitive prices, alongside the more recent trio of films.
All Saw movies on Blu-ray (Individual Releases)
- Saw
- Saw II
- Saw III
- Saw IV
- Saw V
- Saw VI
- Saw: The Final Chapter
- Jigsaw
- Spiral
- Saw X