Lionsgate’s enduring horror franchise, Saw, has roared back to life with its tenth installment, Saw X, gracing theaters across the nation. And it seems Lionsgate has every reason to be pleased with the box office results from its opening weekend.

Saw X managed to elicit a spine-tingling $18 million in its opening weekend in the United States, marking a triumphant return for the series. In just a few days of global release, the movie has already amassed an impressive worldwide total of $29,300,000.

The $18 million domestic debut stands as a significant achievement for the franchise, marking its highest opening weekend since the release of Saw 3D back in 2010. Remarkably, it also mirrors the $18 million opening of the original Saw film back in 2004.

It’s worth noting that this $18 million opening weekend figure falls short of the franchise’s record-breaking high of $33 million achieved by Saw III. Nevertheless, it represents a resounding resurgence for the series, marking its strongest performance in over a decade. The decision to simplify the storyline and return to the franchise’s roots by bringing back Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith appears to have been a wise one.

Here’s a look at the opening weekend numbers for each film in the Saw saga thus far:

• Saw – $18 million
• Saw II – $31 million
• Saw III – $33 million
• Saw IV – $31 million
• Saw V – $30 million
• Saw VI – $14 million
• Saw 3D – $22 million
• Jigsaw – $16 million
• Spiral – $8 million
• Saw X – $18 million

Lionsgate has tantalizingly teased, “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, the film delves into a desperate John’s journey to Mexico for a risky medical procedure, hoping for a miracle cure for his cancer. However, he discovers that the operation is an elaborate scam targeting the most vulnerable. With his signature blend of cunning traps and visceral methods, the infamous killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists.

Directed by Kevin Greutert (known for Saw VI and Saw 3D), Saw X explores a milestone sequel that harks back to the franchise’s roots, delivering a deeply satisfying experience.