Detective Benoit Blanc returns in the third installment of &ldquo;A Knives Out Mystery.&rdquo; This new chapter, titled &ldquo;Wake Up Dead Man,&rdquo; follows Blanc as he sifts through a maze of suspects after a monsignor is found dead under mysterious circumstances.
Release Date and Where to Watch The film will premiere in select theaters on November 26, before arriving online on December 12. This staggered release mirrors the strategy used for &ldquo;Glass Onion,&rdquo; giving fans the option to experience the mystery on the big screen first, then revisit it at home.
A Quick Glimpse Back: How Did We Get Here? The &ldquo;Knives Out&rdquo; series began with the critically acclaimed original film in 2019, introducing audiences to the charismatic Southern detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig. The first movie revolved around the wealthy Thrombey family and the suspicious death inside their mansion. Blending sharp humor with classic Agatha Christie&ndash;style mystery, the film earned an Oscar nomination for its screenplay.
In 2022, &ldquo;Glass Onion&rdquo; shifted the tone and setting entirely. Blanc found himself on a luxurious Greek island, investigating a tech billionaire&rsquo;s murder-mystery party that spiraled out of control.
Plot of &ldquo;Wake Up Dead Man&rdquo; Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third, and darkest, chapter of Rian Johnson&rsquo;s mystery saga. &ldquo;After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.&rdquo;
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A Bold New Direction for Benoit Blanc Writer-director Rian Johnson has confirmed in an interview with Rolling Stone that this film will take the franchise into a new stylistic territory. Unlike the comedic tone of &ldquo;Knives Out&rdquo; and the playful satire of &ldquo;Glass Onion,&rdquo; &ldquo;Wake Up Dead Man&rdquo; is expected to embrace a darker, more gothic mystery atmosphere, drawing inspiration from classic whodunits with sharper edges and higher emotional stakes.
Daniel Craig returns as Detective Blanc, with Johnson teasing that the detective faces &ldquo;his most dangerous case yet.&rdquo; While plot details remain guarded, early hints suggest a murder entwined with hidden sins, long-buried secrets, and a cast of characters full of motives and deception.
Cast and Crew Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O&rsquo;Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
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Final Thoughts With its star-studded lineup, darker direction, and a mystery that promises high emotional stakes, &ldquo;Wake Up Dead Man&rdquo; is shaping up to be one of 2025&rsquo;s most anticipated releases. The first two films charmed audiences with clever puzzles and stylish humor, but this installment looks ready to deliver depth, danger, and suspense on an entirely new level.
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