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Wake Up Dead Man Leads Netflix as Knives Out Embraces a Darker, Faith-Focused Mystery

The film posted 20.2 million views to top Netflix’s Dec. 8–14 charts, signaling robust interest alongside a 92% critics score.

Amazon MGM Debuts 'The Sheep Detectives' Trailer, Theatrical Release Set for May 8, 2026

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Hits Netflix to Strong Reviews and Fresh Debate Over Its Limited Theatrical Run

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Hits Netflix Friday With Knives Out’s Darkest Turn Yet

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Scores Big in Limited Run Ahead of Netflix Dec. 12 Premiere

Wake Up Dead Man Scores Strong Early Reviews in Limited Release, Hits Netflix on Dec. 12

Wake Up Dead Man Opens to Strong Reviews in Limited Theatrical Run Before Netflix Release

Wake Up Dead Man Opens to Strong Early Reviews, Steering Knives Out Into Darker, Faith-Focused Territory

Rian Johnson Decries Limited Theater Access for Wake Up Dead Man

Rian Johnson Eyes Next Knives Out as Wake Up Dead Man Nears Theaters

Final ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Trailer Spotlights Suspect Priest and an ‘Impossible’ Murder

Rian Johnson Frames 'Wake Up Dead Man' as Classic Mystery, Plans Break From Franchise

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Opens BFI London Film Festival to Strong Early Reviews

First Trailer for Murder at the Embassy Sets November 14 Release

At TIFF, Wake Up Dead Man Earns Strong Reviews as Netflix Details Theatrical Window, Dec. 12 Streaming

Netflix Unveils Teaser for Wake Up Dead Man as TIFF Premiere Draws Strong Reviews

Wake Up Dead Man Trailer Drops Following Rave TIFF Premiere

Netflix Sets Two-Week Theatrical Run for Wake Up Dead Man Ahead of Dec. 12 Streaming Debut

Zach Cregger’s Weapons Earns Early Acclaim as Genre-Defying Horror Ahead of August Release

Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man to Premiere at TIFF’s 50th Edition