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Rian Johnson Opens Door to 'Knives Out 4' but Says Another Original Film Comes First

The director plans an original ’70s‑style paranoid thriller with a light sci‑fi element before considering a fourth Benoit Blanc mystery.

Overview

  • No fourth Knives Out film has been announced, though Rian Johnson says he is interested in continuing the series.
  • Johnson told Entertainment Weekly he intends to make at least one original movie before returning to Benoit Blanc.
  • He describes his next project to Empire as a ’70s paranoid thriller with a light sci‑fi touch.
  • Johnson says he will not proceed without Daniel Craig, and Craig says he would return if the next script meets their standard.
  • Wake Up Dead Man debuted on Netflix on Dec. 12 after a limited theatrical run, prompting fresh questions about what comes next.