Overview

• Netflix confirmed at its Tudum event that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will debut on the streamer on December 12, 2025.
• Rian Johnson returns as writer and director, bringing his trademark flair back to the Knives Out franchise.
• Daniel Craig reprises his role as detective Benoit Blanc, marking his third appearance in the series.
• The first teaser sets a darker mood and describes Blanc’s next case as “the Holy Grail” of impossible crimes.
• The ensemble cast features Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church, and Netflix is exploring a limited theatrical window ahead of the streaming launch.