Wake Up Dead Man Trailer Debuts Ahead November Netflix Release

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in Rian Johnson's acclaimed murder mystery series, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in select theaters on November 26, 2025, before streaming on Netflix on December 12, 2025. The film features Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates a seemingly impossible murder in a small-town parish, supported by a star-studded ensemble cast including Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Mila Kunis. Critics have praised the film's gothic atmosphere and engaging ensemble, though some note that the last act suffers from overexplanation, and Benoit Blanc's delayed entrance affects the film's pacing. Netflix responded to fan demand by confirming a limited theatrical run in the UK and Ireland following its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, emphasizing the film as Blanc's most dangerous case yet. The mystery centers around a young priest assisting a charismatic monsignor amid a suspicious congregation, with local police and Blanc teaming up to solve the baffling crime. Fans and critics alike anticipate the film to deliver a fresh, ambitious chapter in the Knives Out series, blending classic whodunit elements with sharp dialogue and political undertones.