'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery': Plot, Release Date & Everything We Know
Another investigation led by the eccentric Benoit Blanc is already on its way, and here's everything you need to know about the third movie in the Knives Out franchise.
This year, Daniel Craig will once again appear on screen as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Director Rian Johnson returns to the comedy-detective franchise that began in 2019.
The first movie, Knives Out, was well-received by critics and viewers alike, even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
The sequel, Glass Onion, received a slightly more restrained reception As we await the third film in the franchise, here's everything we know about the upcoming project.
When Will 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Be Released?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery's premiere will take place at the Toronto Film Festival on September 6.
The movie will have a wide release on December 12, 2025. On this day, the adventures of the detective, played by Daniel Craig, will reach Netflix.
Additionally, the movie will receive a limited release in select cinemas before its release on the platform.
Who Is in the Cast of 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'?
Benoit Blanc is at the center of the entire franchise, so Daniel Craig will return to play the detective. However, don't expect the return of other familiar characters – Rian Johnson originally planned the Knives Out franchise as a series of standalone stories.
The film will introduce a host of new, colorful characters, played by famous actors. Craig will be joined by Josh O'Connor, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Andrew Scott, Kerry Washington, and Cailee Spaeny.
What Will 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Be About?
The plot of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has not been revealed, so we can only speculate about the upcoming investigation based on the limited information provided in promotional materials and press rumors.
The plot will once again center on Benoit Blanc investigating a mysterious case. In the teaser, Blanc states that this investigation is the most dangerous of his career, so viewers will hardly complain about low stakes.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will clearly be darker than the first movie and the sequel.
In this new adventure, Blanc plunges into a gloomy, Gothic-style atmosphere. This is evident in the teaser, where Daniel Craig's character declares the danger of the enterprise while surrounded by old coffins and a church interior.
