Netflix Sets December 12 Release Date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Netflix has dropped the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in Rian Johnson’s acclaimed murder mystery franchise. With Daniel Craig returning as the sharp-witted sleuth Benoit Blanc, the film promises a darker and more perilous puzzle, set to unfold on December 12, 2025.
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: “The Impossible Crime”
The teaser opens with a somber tone as Blanc declares, “The impossible crime,” over shadowy visuals of a church—setting the stage for a more ominous mystery than ever before. Though plot details are closely guarded, early hints suggest that Blanc will face his most dangerous investigation yet.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Cast Joins the Franchise
Johnson, who wrote and directed both Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), is once again at the helm, bringing his signature mix of intrigue, wit, and genre-twisting flair. The film is produced under Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street banner, part of a two-sequel deal with Netflix.
The ensemble cast includes a lineup of high-profile talent: Kerry Washington, Josh Brolin, Cailee Spaeny, Josh O’Connor, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Thomas Haden Church, Daryl McCormack, Annie Hamilton, Kerry Frances, and Marcus Edward Bond. Brolin and O’Connor appear as priests, while Kunis steps into the role of police chief G. Scott.
Tudum 2025: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Preview
Fans got a special preview at Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event. Daniel Craig made a surprise appearance in his trademark blue-tinted sunglasses, while Glenn Close joined via video with a tongue-in-cheek excuse about being “stuck in traffic.”
Composer Nathan Johnson Returns to Score
Longtime collaborator Nathan Johnson returns to compose the film’s score, maintaining the series’ rich musical identity. Ahead of its Netflix debut, Wake Up Dead Man is expected to open in select U.S. theaters.
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