Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery OTT Release Date - When and where to watch Daniel Craig's mystery film
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery OTT Release Date - Hold on to your magnifying glasses, because Benoit Blanc is returning and this time, it's personal. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third film in Rian Johnson's stylish whodunit saga, is officially dropping on Netflix on December 12, 2025.
The announcement was made during the 2025 Tudum global fan event, where fans were served a cryptic, noir-style teaser. Daniel Craig, once again donning his deep Southern drawl as the impossibly observant detective Benoit Blanc, dramatically intoned: "In the beginning, the knives came out. Then, behold, the glass was shattered. But my most dangerous case yet... is about to begin."
Why should you care and fast?
Don't make the mistake of assuming this is just another sequel. Every Knives Out entry has reinvented the mystery game. From the aristocratic chaos of the Thrombey mansion (Knives Out) to the sun-soaked deceit in Glass Onion, Rian Johnson has a reputation for flipping the genre on its head.
So, what can we expect from Wake Up Dead Man? A shadowy tone. Higher stakes. A case that even Blanc might not walk away from. Word is, the story goes deeper into darkness, with death possibly a personal threat. Johnson himself said this is Blanc's 'most dangerous case yet,' and we believe him.
The cast? Murderously good
This time, Benoit isn't going solo. He'll be joined by a dream team of Hollywood heavyweights. Just look at this stacked cast:
Josh O'Connor (The Crown)
Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla)
Andrew Scott (Fleabag)
Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Daryl McCormack, and Josh Brolin
So, what's the plot?
Rian Johnson is keeping his cards close to the vest, but clues point to a darker, perhaps even gothic vibe. The title Wake Up Dead Man (a nod to the U2 song) sets the mood. The teaser hints at themes of mortality and danger. This might be the first Knives Out film where Blanc himself is a target, or at least, deeply entangled in something that threatens more than just the truth.
Netflix bought the rights to Knives Out 2 and 3 for a staggering $469 million, and after Glass Onion blew up on streaming, expectations are sky-high. Do you think Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery would live up to similar expectations? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
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