MaXXXineis the third film in Ti West’sXtrilogy, causing many to wonder if the 2024 film is the last entry in Ti West and Mia Goth’s horror franchise. Since the firstXmovie was released in 2022, Ti West’s horror series has been consistently putting out some of the best horror movies of the decade.X,Pearl, andMaXXXineall have incredibly dedicated fans and were well-received, with many members of the fan base wanting to see more from the franchise. So, here is everything we know about what is coming from theXfranchise afterMaXXXine’s release.
Ever sincePearlwas released in 2022, fans were eagerly awaiting aproperXsequel in the from ofMaXXXine, which was revealed in the post-credits scene forPearl. However, whenMaXXXinewas finally released in 2024, it was a bit of a disappointment. While the film was still received positively, it is widely considered to be the worst film in theXtrilogy. However,MaXXXineended in a way that left the possibility for more stories to be told within theXuniverse, and while nothing has been officially announced, many fans are crossing their fingers for more.
Ti West Confirmed He Was Developing A Fourth X Movie Before MaXXXine’s Release
Although many viewers believed thatMaXXXinewas always planned to be thefinal film in theXfranchise, it turns out that Ti West was toying around with the idea of a fourth film ahead ofMaXXXine’s release date.Bloody Disgustingreported on an interview that Ti West did in which he seemingly confirmed that he was developing a fourth film. In the interview, West said that “There is this one weird idea that I have that is kind of… if I explained it, it would make sense.” However, he continued to say “But we’ll see what happens. Let’s get this movie done first, see if people like it. Then we’ll go from there."
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So, while Ti West had an idea for a fourth film, he was incredibly vague on what that idea might be. Luckily,EWwas able to get a bit more from him. Although West admitted that he thoughtMaXXXinewould probably be the end of theXtrilogy, he then said that “I do have one idea that plays into these movies that could maybe happen… I don’t know if it’ll be next. It might be. We’ll see.” This further supports the idea thatTi West originally wanted theXfranchise to continue beyondMaXXXine, although it isn’t known exactly how this would happen.
Ti West Now Says MaXXXine Is The End Of Maxine’s Story & The X Trilogy
After Originally Having A Fourth Movie Planned
While Ti West was open to the idea of anotherXmovie before the release ofMaXXXine, the horror director has now changed his tune. After the release ofMaXXXine, director Ti West did aRedditAMA on the r/movies subreddit. Throughout the AMA, West answered all kinds of questions related to theXtrilogy, including one about what was coming next from the franchise. In response to these questions, West replied “would love to keep working with mia. x trilogy prob done though. happy with where we left it.”
So, whileTi West will most likely continue to collaborate with Mia Gothin future projects, these future films will most likely not take place in theXuniverse. This means that Ti West has seemingly abandoned his plans for anotherXfilm afterMaXXXine, leaving the series as a trilogy. While this may be disappointing for some,others may see it as the right call after the critical and commercial reception ofMaXXXine.
Will Ti West Ever Make Another X Movie?
Or Is He Done For Good?
Ti West have seemingly gone back and forth on the potential for anotherXmovie over the past few months, causing many to wonder if another one will ever happen. It is entirely possible that Ti West’s “weird idea” could actually come back and be developed into another properXmovie. His changed mind may be theresult ofMaXXXine’s performance, something that could be changed based on fan demand.
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For now, however,it looks like Ti West is happy with theXfranchise as is. His most recent comments indicate that he is not planning on continuing the series, and since he has been working on these films for over three years, it makes sense for him to want to do something else. TheXmovies were great while they lasted, but now thatMaXXXineis out, that may be the best place to end things.
MaXXXine
Cast
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx lands her big break, but her rise to stardom is jeopardized by a mysterious killer targeting starlets. As the body count rises, secrets from Maxine’s past threaten to surface, intertwining her quest for fame with a deadly game of survival.
