Where To Watch Each Movie In The X Film Series (2024)

Both films in Ti West's X series, X and Pearl, are available to watch online on a variety of platforms. The franchise's success within the horror scene is largely due to the brutal character deaths in X and Pearl. Each kill within X's 24-hour timeline is set up in ways that perfectly mirror the 1980s slasher genre, which fits the setting of a secluded farm in 1979. That setup keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the murderous Pearl (Mia Goth) tries and fails to kill Maxine (Mia Goth) and her crew of adult film workers.

Pearl highlights the titular character's tragic past as she attempts to achieve her dreams of stardom on that same farm in 1918. Unfortunately, the harsh reality of her world ends up transforming her into the killer audiences see in X, adding a new element to the first film. Goth's unsettling performance and Pearl's tense lead-up to each kill showcase why Pearl is one of the best female horror movie villains. The careful build-up and strong storytelling make these films a must-see for any horror fans who want something to stream.

X Is Streaming On Netflix & Paramount Plus

Fans of X Can Easily Stream The Film's Brutal Ending

X (2022)

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Horror

Director Ti West presents X, a horror slasher film set in 1979 in rural Texas that follows a group of amateur filmmakers attempting to shoot a pornographic film. When the group gets further along in the film, and the elderly homeowners take notice, they slowly realize they've drawn their formerly gracious hosts' ire - and jealously.

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Director

Ti West

Release Date

March 18, 2022

Writers

Ti West

Cast

Martin Henderson , Mia Goth , Jenna Ortega , Stephen Ure , Scott Mescudi , Brittany Snow , Owen Campbell

See Also

X (2022) | Rotten Tomatoes

X is streaming on both Netflix and Paramount+, but is also available to premium subscription holders on Hulu and YouTube, giving fans several options. Every streaming option can easily allow fans to witness X's movie ending multiple times. X has as many clues hidden within the story and dialogue to the larger franchise as bloody moments, especially during its ending. Those clues are strongly built into Pearl's story, giving the films a solid connection and viewers a reason to come back to each one to see what details were missed.

Pearl Is Streaming On Prime Video

Pearl Contains Easter Eggs To Other Classic Horror Films

Pearl

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Horror

Pearl, a prequel to the film X, follows the story of a young woman named Pearl residing on a secluded farm during the early 20th century. Directed by Ti West, this psychological horror explores Pearl's descent into madness, delving into her troubled psyche and the haunting circumstances that surround her. Starring Mia Goth, the film provides a chilling backdrop and a character study of ambition and isolation gone awry.

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Director

Ti West

Release Date

September 16, 2022

Writers

Ti West , Mia Goth

Cast

Mia Goth , David Corenswet , Tandi Wright , Matthew Sunderland , Emma Jenkins-Purro

Pearl is streaming on Prime Video, but can also be found on YouTube via Paramount+, FuboTV, Hulu, The Roku Channel, and YouTube TV for premium subscribers. For audiences wanting to see both films side by side, these options may not be ideal. However, viewing it separately from the original could allow viewers to focus on the many Easter eggs and references in Pearl, not only to X, but also to other classic horror movies, such as Hitchcock's Psycho. That said, these platforms are not the only way viewers can watch these titles.

Where To Buy Or Rent Each X Movie On Digital

Each X Movie's Pricing Ranges From $3.99 To $19.99

Both X and Pearl are available to rent or buy on multiple platforms for those who do not have a subscription to Netflix, Paramount+, or Prime Video. For audiences who want to watch X and Pearl without committing to a subscription service, several platforms have digital rent or buy options, including DirectTV, Vudu, and Apple TV+. Below are the full lists of digital renting and buying options for Ti West's X film series, X and Pearl.