
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" is an upcoming 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. It serves as a standalone sequel to 2022's "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and is the third overall installment in the popular "Knives Out" film series. The film features Daniel Craig reprising his role as master detective Benoit Blanc, supported by an ensemble cast including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, and several other notable actors.
The film is notable as the continuation of Rian Johnson's critically acclaimed mystery franchise, which has gained a significant following for its modern take on classic whodunit storytelling. Daniel Craig's portrayal of the Southern detective Benoit Blanc has become the central pillar of the series, with this installment reportedly presenting him with what is described in promotional materials as a "perfectly impossible" murder case to solve.
This title has recently appeared in news headlines due to the release of its official trailer by Netflix. Multiple entertainment news outlets reported on the trailer launch in mid-November 2025, generating significant buzz around the film's upcoming release schedule. The promotional materials have highlighted key plot elements, including Josh O'Connor's dual role as both a murder suspect and Benoit Blanc's investigative sidekick.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 26, 2025, followed by streaming availability on Netflix beginning December 12, 2025. This dual release strategy continues the pattern established by previous installments in balancing traditional cinema distribution with the streaming platform's global reach.
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