X
American film directed by Ti West
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| August 2024 | During a Reddit AMA, West suggested that MaXXXine is likely the conclusion of the X film series, indicating satisfaction with the current narrative trajectory. |
| July 2024 | After completing the trilogy, West stated he will take a short break from filmmaking and then decide between proceeding with the fourth movie or exploring another story. |
| July 5 2024 | The third installment in the series, 'MaXXXine', was released, focusing on the character Maxine in 1980s Los Angeles and following the events of 'X'. |
| June 18 2024 | X was re-released in theatres to promote its upcoming sequel MaXXXine, including a 7-minute preview of the opening scene. |
| May 2024 | West confirmed active development of a fourth film in the X series, indicating it might be his next project. |
| February 2024 | West revealed his plans for a potential fourth installment in the X film series, contingent on the reception of MaXXXine. |
| October 11 2023 | X was re-released in AMC Theatres alongside other A24-distributed films like Under the Skin, The Witch, and Midsommar. |
| June 29 2023 | Entertainment One's Spain division was shut down, with X being the last film distributed by the company in Spain. |
| April 2023 | Multiple high-profile actors including Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon were added to the cast. Principal photography began in the same month. |
| February 24 2023 | X was nominated for Best Horror Film at the Hollywood Critics Association Awards. |
| January 2023 | Mia Goth announced that the script for MaXXXine was complete, believing it to be the best story in the series so far. |
| January 17 2023 | Mia Goth was nominated for Best Villain for her role as Pearl at the Seattle Film Critics Society Awards. |
| January 10 2023 | Jenna Ortega won the Breakthrough Artist Award at the Austin Film Critics Association for her work in X and other films. |
| 2022 | Film received widespread critical praise, including a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 80/100 score on Metacritic, positioning it as a notable entry in the horror genre. |
| 2022 | Ti West creates the original X film series, introducing the characters Maxine 'Max' Minx and Pearl, both portrayed by Mia Goth, in a horror film tribute to classic slasher movies. |
| 2022 | Film 'X' premiered at SXSW film festival, receiving critical acclaim for its homage to classic slasher films and unique approach to the horror genre. |
| December 18 2022 | Jenna Ortega was nominated for Best Newcomer at the North Texas Film Critics Association. X was also nominated for Best Horror Film at the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association. |
| December 11 2022 | Eliot Rockett won Best Cinematography at the Boston Society of Film Critics for X |
| December 11 2022 | Eliot Rockett won Best Cinematography at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards for X and Pearl. |
| November 29 2022 | Mia Goth was nominated for Best Actress and Ti West was nominated for Five Fire Directors at the Sunset Circle Awards. X won Best Horror Film at this ceremony. |
| November 16 2022 | Joe Rudge was nominated for Best Music Supervision — Film for X at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. |
| October 25 2022 | X was nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards. |
| September 2022 | At the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness, the third film was officially announced with a short teaser, revealing the film would be titled MaXXXine and set in 1985, focusing on Maxine's pursuit of a Hollywood career. |
| September 16 2022 | The prequel film 'Pearl' was released theatrically in North America, approximately six months after the original 'X' film's release. |
| July 1 2022 | X was nominated for Best Actress, Best Horror, and Best Indie Film at the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards. |
| June 2022 | Executive producer Peter Phok officially confirmed the third film was in development with Ti West attached to the project. |
| June 5 2022 | Mia Goth was nominated for Most Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her role in X. |
| May 24 2022 | X was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Lionsgate Home Entertainment, providing physical media options for viewers. |
| April 14 2022 | X was released on video-on-demand services, expanding its accessibility to home audiences. |
| March 2022 | Ti West discussed his creative vision for the X film series, expressing interest in world-building and acknowledging the traditional sequel approach in slasher film franchises. |
| March 2022 | Ti West announced he was working on the script for a third film in the X series, to be set after the events of X, exploring cinema's influence on society and the impact of home video releases. |
| March 2022 | A prequel film 'Pearl' was revealed, which was secretly shot back-to-back with the original 'X' film, directed by Ti West and co-written with Mia Goth. The film was shot in New Zealand and was already in post-production at the time of announcement. |
| March 25 2022 | Release of the original soundtrack album for the film 'X', composed by Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe, through A24 Music. |
| March 18 2022 | The film is theatrically released in the United States by A24. |
| March 18 2022 | X was released theatrically in the United States by A24. |
| March 13 2022 | X premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, marking its first public screening. |
| March 11 2022 | Chelsea Wolfe released a digital single, a cover version of 'Oui, Oui, Marie', preceding the full soundtrack album release. |
| March 2021 | Principal photography for X concluded in New Zealand. |
| March 2021 | Principal photography concludes in Fordell, New Zealand, with Mia Goth undergoing extensive prosthetic makeup for her dual roles as Maxine and Pearl. |
| March 16 2021 | Principal photography for X concluded after shooting in various locations including Whanganui, Fordell, and Bulls, with a large barn constructed specifically for the production. |
| February 2021 | Brittany Snow joined the cast of the film. |
| February 16 2021 | Principal photography for X began in the Manawatū region of New Zealand's North Island. |
| November 2020 | A24 announced the production of the horror film X, with Ti West as writer and director, and initial cast including Mia Goth, Scott Mescudi, and Jenna Ortega. |
| 2013 | Tyler Bates first collaborated with Ti West on the film The Sacrament, which preceded their work on the X soundtrack. |
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