Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Nov 27, 2025, Worldwide
If you love the Knives Out film series, you will not want to miss Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which is scheduled for release this fall.
It will serve as a standalone sequel to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022), with Daniel Craig (No Time to Die) returning for the third flick with a brand-new ensemble cast.
As the first two flicks grossed a considerable sum at the box office and earned a 94%+ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the third installment is expected to prove popular with audiences following its release.
If the film continues to follow the same standard for its direction, storytelling, and performances, many nominations could come its way during award season, with Best Picture being the most prestigious of them all.
If you can’t wait to see it, keep reading for all the latest details on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
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What is the Release Date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Netflix hasn’t officially announced a release date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
However, Knives Out was released on November 27, 2019, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery arrived on November 23, 2022. Also, both films were released on the fourth Wednesday of the month, suggesting the third film is likely to be released on November 27, 2025.
What’s the Plot?
Netflix is remaining tight-lipped about the plot for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
However, the film is named after U2’s 1997 song, suggesting it will have a darker or more mysterious plot than the first two films.
Who Stars in the Film?
Daniel Craig will reprise his role as private detective Benoit Blanc. Also, the film has an all-star cast, which includes Josh O’Connor (Challengers) as a priest, Mila Kunis (Bad Moms) as police chief G. Scott, and Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men) as the priest Father Frank.
Other famous faces will star in the film in undisclosed roles, such as Kerry Washington (Scandal), Jeremy Renner (The Avengers), Andrew Scott (Ripley), Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction), Thomas Haden Church (Divorce), and Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), to name a few.
Who Wrote and Directed the Movie?
Rian Johnson wrote and directed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. In addition to writing and directing the first two movies from the movie series, he is best known for writing and directing Looper (2012) and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
Why Is It Called Wake Up Dead Man?
Director Rian Johnson has named each film from the film series after a hit song. For instance, “Knives Out” is a song by Radiohead, and “Glass Onion” is by The Beatles, with the titles reflecting the movies’ themes.
U2’s “Wake Up Dead Man” provides an insight into the theme of the upcoming movie.
Will The Film Perform Well During Award Season?
The Knives Out film series has proved popular with audiences and top critics, suggesting it could earn various award nominations this year.
However, it will need at least a two-week theatrical run to qualify for various prestigious award ceremonies, such as the 2026 Oscars.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Netflix has released a teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. A full-length trailer will likely drop on the streaming service closer to its release date.
