How many X / Pearl movies are there?

In 2022, X arrived in cinemas. The slasher movie, from writer/director Ti West, followed the story of a rag-tag film crew, who fall foul of an unlikely killer, while in the midst of filming a low-budget adult movie.

Released to a positive reception from critics and audiences alike, X was soon followed by additional movies, to further flesh out the story. But how many X / Pearl movies are there?

For all the bloody details and more keep reading!

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The X movies in order

To date there are three entries in the X movie series. The movies were released in the following order:

• X (2022)
• Pearl (2022)
• MaXXXine (2024)

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Are all of the X / Pearl movies part of the same series?

All the X movies are part of the same series, with Mia Goth appearing in a dual role across the three movies. The movies are known as the X Trilogy.

• The first movie to be released was X. The film was set in the year 1979, with Goth playing the role of Maxine Minx (a victim) and Pearl Douglas (a killer).
• The second film to be released was Pearl. This film was a prequel to X, with events set in 1918, with Goth reprising the role of Pearl.
• The third film is Maxxxine. The movie is set in 1985, and is a sequel to X, with Goth reprising the role of Maxine.

In terms of the timeline, the events of the films take place in this order:

• Pearl (2022)
• X (2022)
• MaXXXine (2024)

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Who are the cast of the X Trilogy?

Notable cast members in the X Trilogy include Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Scott Mescudi, Martin Henderson, Owen Campbell, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon.

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Rating the X Trilogy

Here’s what It’s A Stampede!’s resident movie critic, Alex Wiggan said about each entry:

X (2022)

“…a film made by someone well versed in the genre, and who clearly loves delving into the past to create something new, and that shows in every inch of this film.”

Pearl (2022)

“…Pearl hits just the right spot. The film is suitably disturbing in places, Mia Goth is excellent throughout, and I just adore the colour palette and ghoulish nature of the story.”

MaXXXine (2024)

“…MaXXXine is a wickedly dark picture about the lengths someone will go to, to make it big. The film provides plenty of commentary on the ‘80s as well as the movie industry as a whole, and is a horrifying delight from start to finish.”

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