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Wake Up Dead Man: The New Knives Out Mystery Debuts on Netflix After Short Theatrical Run

Early acclaim contrasts with frustration over Netflix’s limited theatrical window.

Overview

  • The third Rian Johnson–directed Benoit Blanc film is now streaming worldwide on Netflix after a brief limited theatrical release that began November 26.
  • Rotten Tomatoes scores stand around 92% from critics and 94% from audiences, signaling strong reception.
  • A roughly 17‑day window led AMC, Regal, and Cinemark to pass on bookings, pushing the film largely to arthouse circuits.
  • Critics note a darker, faith-centered mystery set in an upstate New York Catholic parish, with Benoit Blanc arriving later by design and standout performances from Josh O’Connor and Josh Brolin.
  • Johnson has fulfilled his two-picture Netflix deal and is open to more Knives Out entries, though he plans an original film next and any fourth installment’s distribution remains undecided.