Not even the faithful are safe in a world of sinners. When a Monsignor is slain in his own church, master detective Benoit Blanc must separate the sheep from the goats in his most perilous and damning investigation yet. “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” marks the highly anticipated third chapter in Rian Johnson’s acclaimed mystery franchise, promising audiences another grisly puzzle deep-fried in Southern wit and charm.
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Everything You Should Know Before Seeing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
The Knives Out franchise began as writer-director Rian Johnson’s passionate homage to classic whodunit mysteries. In a 2019 interview with HeyUGuys for the franchise’s first film, “Knives Out,” Johnson states that he grew up reading Agatha Christie’s books and that the genre was one he “always wanted to attack.” The first film was produced by Lionsgate and introduced audiences to Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, a Southern gentleman detective with an uncanny ability to unravel the most complex family secrets and hidden motives.
The original film had a massive, star-studded cast including Chris Evans, fresh off his final performance as Captain America in “Avengers: Endgame” that same year; Ana de Armas, during her global blow up preceding her Marilyn Monroe film “Blonde”; and Hollywood heavyweight Jamie Lee Curtis. With such star power and an incredible plot, “Knives Out” became both a critical success and a commercial powerhouse, earning over $25 million at the box office in its opening days and eventually amassing $312 million worldwide against a modest $40 million budget.
The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Its success spawned the 2022 sequel “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” on Netflix, which transported Blanc to a Greek island setting for another star-studded ensemble mystery, now with Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, and more. “Glass Onion” proved equally popular, earning a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Wake Up Dead Man” promises to push the boundaries even further, with Tudum describing it as “Blanc’s most dangerous case yet.” The new film is expected to be both the “darkest” and “funniest” installment yet, according to Inverse and the BBC, respectively. Each Knives Out entry is a standalone mystery, so you don’t need to see the other two before enjoying the third, but we at StreamSafely highly recommend that you do. If you love mysteries, we know you’ll enjoy the ride!
1. Knives Out (2019): When a famous crime novelist dies under mysterious circumstances, his dysfunctional family gathers for the reading of his will. But when detective Benoit Blanc arrives to investigate, he discovers that everyone has a motive, everyone has a secret, and everyone is a suspect.
2. Glass Onion (2022): On a tech billionaire’s private Greek island, a murder mystery game becomes all too real when someone actually dies. Detective Benoit Blanc must peel back the layers of deception among the eccentric guests as everyone’s paradise becomes their prison.
“Knives Out” is available to stream on Prime Video, and “Glass Onion” is available to stream on Netflix.
Director: Rian Johnson
Raised in San Clemente, California, Rian Johnson established himself in the industry with his breakthrough debut “Brick” (2005), a noir mystery set in a California high school that earned 11 awards across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. His next major directorial role was with “Looper” in 2012.
Unfortunately, Johnson is widely known for what many consider a mishandling of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) and the fan backlash criticizing his departure from established genre tropes. While experimenting with a well-known franchise may have been seen by some as a faux pas, reinventing the murder mystery genre with an all-new franchise has resolidified him as a director worth his chops.
Movie Plot
In the hallowed halls of an unassuming church, an impossible murder shatters the peace of a small town. With no clear suspect and a crime that defies explanation, local authorities call upon renowned detective Benoit Blanc to solve their most baffling case yet.
Genre
“Wake Up Dead Man” is a classic Whodunit Mystery with elements of Comedy, Dark Comedy, Thriller, and Drama.
Runtime
The new Knives Out film is expected to have a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, according to IMDb, roughly the same as its predecessors.
Rating
The third film in the franchise is rated PG-13 for Violent Content, Bloody Images, Strong Language, Some Crude Sexual Material, and Smoking, similar to the other Knives Out movies.
Theatrical Release Date
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will make its international debut as the opening film of the 69th BFI London Film Festival, which runs from October 8 to 19, 2025. It’s set to then be released in select theaters on November 26, 2025.
Streaming Options
The new Knives Out movie will be available on Netflix on December 12, 2025. However, if you want to catch your first look at Benoit Blanc and this ensemble cast earlier, you can keep your eye out for showings in select theaters a few weeks earlier, on November 26.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Official Trailer
Prepare for an all-new Benoit Blanc mystery with Netflix’s official teaser trailer! Caught in an undecipherable sea of saints and sinners, this case will be his toughest yet.
Cast & Crew
Daniel Craig returns as the incomparable private detective Benoit Blanc, along with Josh O’Connor as Rev. Jud Duplenticy and Hollywood legend Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix. Craig is best known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond across five films, beginning with “Casino Royale” in 2006 and culminating in “No Time to Die” in 2021. Most recently, he was seen as William Lee in A24’s “Queer” (2024).
Newcomer to the cast, Josh O’Connor, is known for his portrayal of Prince Charles in Seasons 3 and 4 of “The Crown” on Netflix. He also played Mr. Elton in “Emma.” (2020) opposite Anya Taylor-Joy and Patrick Zweig in “Challengers” (2024) opposite Zendaya.
Glenn Close needs no introduction. An icon of Hollywood, Close has over 100 acting and voice credits to her name, as well as eight Oscar nominations. She dominated the late ’80s in “Fatal Attraction” (1987) and “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988), and made her mark on ’90s kids as Cruella de Vil in Disney’s live-action “101 Dalmatians” (1996). More recently, she joined the MCU as Nova Prime in James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014). She is also set to play Drusilla Sickle in the upcoming “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” (2026).
Check out the list below to see other members of this amazing ensemble cast:
- Daniel Craig: Benoit Blanc
- Josh O’Connor: Rev. Jud Duplenticy
- Glenn Close: Martha Delacroix
- Josh Brolin: Msgr. Jefferson Micks
- Mila Kunis: Geraldine Scott
- Jeremy Renner: Dr. Nat Sharp
- Kerry Washington: Vera Draven
- Andrew Scott: Lee Ross
- Cailee Spaeny: Simone Vivane
- Daryl McCormack: Cy Draven
- Thomas Haden Church: Samson Holt
The crew includes:
- Director: Rian Johnson
- Writer: Rian Johnson
- Producers: Tom Karnowski, Ram Bergman, Leopold Hughes, Rian Johnson,
- Composer: Nathan Johnson
- Production Companies: Netflix, T-Street Productions, Ram Bergman Productions
How To Stream Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will arrive in select theaters on November 26, 2025, and then premiere on Netflix just over two weeks later on December 12. Currently, the other two franchise installments, “Knives Out” and “Glass Onion,” are available to stream on Prime Video and Netflix, respectively.
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