Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is the third film in Rian Johnson's mystery series. It stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc investigating a death at a Catholic church.
What it is
Wake Up Dead Man is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It is the third entry in the Knives Out franchise, following Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Daniel Craig reprises his role as the sharp-witted detective Benoit Blanc.
Why it matters
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025, giving it a notable Canadian exhibition connection. It continues the popular series' tradition of twisting whodunits, now set in a small-town church with a dark history and a missing inheritance.
Key details
The plot involves Blanc investigating the death of a Catholic priest tied to a church and an inheritance dispute. Filming concluded in August 2024. The film had a limited theatrical release on November 26, 2025, before streaming on Netflix on December 12, 2025.
In short
- Third film in the Knives Out franchise
- Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc
- Premiered at TIFF in September 2025
- Streams on Netflix from December 12, 2025
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, giving it a notable Canadian exhibition connection.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Up_Dead_ManSupports: Official title, franchise position, release dates, basic plot, and cast details.
- Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/05/knives-out-3-release-date-netflix-1236412587/Supports: Netflix release date, production details, and confirmation of Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig.
- People — https://people.com/all-about-knives-3-wake-up-dead-man-release-date-cast-trailer-11857152Supports: Theatrical release date, Netflix release date, and plot description.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2025/film/news/knives-out-3-release-date-netflix-december-1236160094/Supports: Third-film status and Netflix release timing.