Cinema’Pearl’, ‘X’ and ‘MaXXXine’: What is the right order to watch the trilogy?Find out the order to watch the films today at 13:57

The horror trilogy directed by Ti West and produced by A24formed by X: The Mark of Death, Pearl and MaXXXineoffers a unique experience in independent cinema. For those who are unsure of the best way to watch the films, the chronology of the plot can provide a new perspective. While the release order also offers a valuable experience, following the order of the trilogy’s internal events provides a clearer perspective.

1. ‘Pearl’ (2022)

Start with Pearl might be an interesting choice, since the film is a prequel to X: The Mark of Death. Set in 1918, Pearl explores the youth of the titular character, played by Mia Goth. The film reveals Pearl’s origins and motivations, offering deeper insights into her psychology and behavior, which are essential to understanding the upcoming films. By watching this film first, you gain a richer context about the character’s past.

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The year is 1918, and young Pearl is obsessed with becoming famous. Stranded on her family’s secluded farm, she finds herself caring for her ailing father and living under the constant watchful eye of her domineering, doting mother. This is the origin story of the villain from X, when her dream of finally becoming a star is denied her. Filmed secretly and simultaneously with X: Mark of Death (2022), Pearl serves as a prequel to the film, showing the early life of the title character decades before the events of X.

2. “X: Mark of Death” (2022)

After Pearlwatch the X: The Mark of Death makes sense chronologically. The film is set in the 1970s and follows a group of filmmakers who rent a rural house in Texas to film an adult movie. The plot takes a dark turn when they discover that the house belongs to Pearl and her elderly husband, and they end up facing unexpected horrors. With Pearl already seen, it is possible to better capture the references to the character’s past and understand the impact of her story on the plot. This sequence offers a more complete view of the narrative.

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In 1979, Maxine, a porn actress, her boyfriend and producer Wayne, and a group of actors and people go to Texas to a farm owned by Howard and Pearl, an elderly couple, to film the new movie. When the group arrives at the property, they are greeted by the couple, while Pearl begins to silently stalk Maxine. With filming starting without the owner’s knowledge, Pearl begins to act strangely. However, the elderly couple has more to hide than just not wanting their small farm to be a setting for an adult film.

3. “Maxxxine” (2024)

Finally, Maxxinereleased in 2024, concludes the trilogy. The film follows Maxine (also played by Mia Goth), as she seeks to reinvent herself in the 1980s. This film closes the trilogy’s journey, connecting the stories and offering a satisfying conclusion to the narrative.

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In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally seems to have earned her chance to make her big screen debut. But when a mysterious killer begins targeting Hollywood’s young starlets, a trail of blood threatens to reveal Maxine’s sinister past.