Knives Out 3 to Open London Film Festival

Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film, 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' will have its international premiere as the opening film of the 69th BFI London Film Festival on October 8, 2025. Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc, joined by a cast including Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and Mila Kunis. The film continues the franchise’s tradition of complex, twist-filled mysteries inspired by classic detective fiction, though setting and plot specifics remain under wraps. This event strengthens the franchise’s ongoing association with the London Film Festival, where previous entries have also debuted. The movie will be released globally on Netflix on December 12, 2025. Both Rian Johnson and festival organizers have praised the film’s inventive style and international ensemble.