X (film series)
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The X film series consists of American slasher-horror films based on an original story written by Ti West. The series includes the original self-titled film, its prequel (both 2022), and its sequel (2024). The overall plot of the movies centers on two characters, Maxine "Max" Minx and Pearl, both portrayed by Mia Goth.
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Based on | Original characters by Ti West |
Starring | Mia Goth |
Distributed by | A24 |
Release date | 2022–2024 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $2 million |
Box office | $25.2 million |
The first film, X, was met with critical acclaim,[1] and was a success at the box office. A tribute to slasher films of the past, the picture was deemed a horror film classic and impactful, anticipating its influence on the future of the genre.[2][3][4][5][6] Its prequel, Pearl, was also critically acclaimed, with some stating that it inadvertently improved the premise of the previous installment, and was also a success at the box office.[7][8] The third film, MaXXXine, is scheduled to be released on July 5, 2024.[9]