When Does 'Enola Holmes 3' Come Out? What We Know About Netflix Movie
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The sleuthing teen heroine Enola Holmes is returning to Netflix, with production officially underway for the third installment of the mystery-adventure film series. Millie Bobby Brown is back in the title role, joined once more by Henry Cavill as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes.
The film continues the franchise's expansion of the Holmes universe through the perspective of Sherlock's younger sister, a character introduced in Nancy Springer's popular book series.
When is the Release Date for Enola Holmes 3?
While Netflix has not yet announced a formal release date, filming for Enola Holmes 3 is already in progress. Philip Barantini, who previously worked on the immensely popular Netflix series Adolescence, will be directing, taking over from Harry Bradbeer who directed the first two films, according to Variety. Screenwriter Jack Thorne will also rejoin for the third installment and take cues from The Enola Holmes Mysteries by Nancy Springer.
The first two Enola Holmes films, released in 2020 and 2022, were well-received for their blend of period intrigue and youthful wit. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film franchise is one of Netflix's most successful. The second installment made it to the top 10 list in more than 93 countries following its release.
Now, Netflix has greenlit a third, continuing the evolution of Enola's journey from curious teenager to independent investigator. According to the streaming service's website, Tudum, "personal and professional dreams collide in a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before."
Who is the Cast for Enola Holmes 3?
Brown reprises her role as Enola Holmes, a performance that she has previously described as deeply personal.
"I love Enola," Brown told web channel Collider Interviews following the release of the second Enola Holmes movie. "I know that now, people are very much invested in the character and the plot, and I can only hope that Netflix provides that trust and opportunity once more."
Cavill returns as Sherlock Holmes, continuing the brother-sister dynamic that has evolved throughout the series. Louis Partridge will once again play Viscount Tewkesbury, Enola's love interest and confidant, a relationship that has grown subtly across the previous two films. Helena Bonham Carter will also reprise her role as Enola and Sherlock's mother, Eudoria Holmes.
Other confirmed cast members for Enola Holmes 3 include Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson and Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Moriarty.
How the Enola Holmes Book Series Compares to the Netflix Series
The Enola Holmes film series is based on the young adult novels by Nancy Springer, which began with The Case of the Missing Marquess in 2006. The books reimagine the Holmes canon through the perspective of Enola, a creation entirely of Springer's imagination, and not part of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original works.
The first Netflix film closely follows the plot of the first novel, but later entries take more creative liberties. As Netflix's Tudum notes, while the second film drew inspiration from real historical events—such as the 1888 matchgirls strike—it did not directly adapt a single book.
In Springer's third novel, The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets, Enola Holmes becomes entangled in the mysterious disappearance of Watson, Sherlock Holmes's trusted companion. While Sherlock is baffled by the incident, Enola—still evading her brothers—finds herself drawn into the case. The delivery of a strange bouquet of flowers, each symbolizing death, to Watson's residence raises further suspicions. Despite the risks, Enola launches her own investigation in a race against time to uncover the truth and locate Watson.
The third film is expected to continue in that spirit of combining Springer's characters with fresh, original mysteries.
What People Are Saying
Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Enola Holmes, posted on Instagram for the announcement: "We're in production, but not without @barantini at the helm. And so we begin."
What's Next
As production continues, more details about the plot and supporting cast are expected to emerge. With the creative team and lead actors returning, Enola Holmes 3 appears poised to build on the success of its predecessors, while pushing the character into new territory. Netflix has not provided a teaser or trailer yet, but with filming underway, viewers can expect more promotional material by the end of the year.
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