Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in Rian Johnson’s hit whodunit franchise, is gearing up to hit Netflix on December 12, 2025, and fans couldn’t be more excited (or curious). After the clever chaos of Knives Out and the glamorous mischief of Glass Onion, this next chapter promises something darker, bolder, and possibly more dangerous than anything we’ve seen before.
🧩 A New Tone, A New Mystery
From the title alone, Wake Up Dead Man sounds like it’s leaning into more serious territory. Johnson himself has hinted that this will be Detective Benoit Blanc’s most dangerous case yet, and the teaser trailer, filled with haunting music and shadowy visuals, backs that up.
This isn’t your sunny island murder party anymore. We’re talking gothic churches, cryptic characters, and probably a few secrets best left buried.
🎭 A Killer Cast (Literally?)
As with any Knives Out film, half the fun is in the casting — and this one is stacked with a deliciously diverse group of actors:
- Daniel Craig returns as the charmingly odd detective Benoit Blanc
- Josh O’Connor, fresh off his dramatic roles, plays Rev. Jud Duplenticy
- Glenn Close joins as the sharp-witted Martha Delacroix
- Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, and Kerry Washington bring serious star power
- Plus rising stars like Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, and Daryl McCormack round out the lineup
Just reading that list is enough to get any movie fan intrigued. Who’s the victim? Who’s the liar? Who has the most to lose?
🎬 Meet the Minds Behind the Mystery
Rian Johnson once again wears multiple hats here — he’s writing, directing, and producing the film alongside longtime collaborator Ram Bergman and Katie McNeill.
Behind the scenes, many of the same names from previous films are back:
- Cinematography: Steve Yedlin
- Editing: Bob Ducsay
- Music: Nathan Johnson (Rian’s cousin and creative soulmate when it comes to mood-setting scores)
- Production Companies: T-Street Productions, Ram Bergman Productions
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
This kind of continuity means we’re in for another slick, stylish mystery — but with a fresh twist.
📅 When & Where to Watch
- Release Date: December 12, 2025
- Where to Watch: Netflix
- Language: English
- Country: United States
It’s dropping worldwide, so no matter where you are, you’ll be able to catch Benoit Blanc unraveling another tangled web of lies.
💭 Why Fans Are So Hyped
Let’s be honest — Knives Out isn’t just a murder mystery. It’s a vibe.
The quirky characters. The sharp dialogue. The way you’re 100% sure you know what’s going on… until you don’t.
With Wake Up Dead Man, we’re promised a deeper dive into Blanc himself. He’s always been the observer, the outsider. But now, it looks like he’s part of the danger. And that’s got fans theorizing like crazy.
Could this be the film where the detective finally slips up? Or is it the one where he finds something he wasn’t ready for?
🎤 Final Thoughts
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery feels like a bold step forward for the franchise. It’s more than just another clever whodunit — it could be the most emotionally charged, intense mystery Rian Johnson has created yet.
One thing’s for sure: come December 12, all eyes will be on Benoit Blanc. And maybe — just maybe — someone will wake up dead.
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