Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. This is the highly anticipated third film in the beloved mystery franchise.
Fans in South Africa and around the world can prepare to stream the film from 12 December 2025 on Netflix.
DANIEL CRAIG RETURN AS BENOIT BLANC
Daniel Craig returns as the sharp-witted detective Benoit Blanc. He dives into what director and writer Rian Johnson describes as Blanc’s “most dangerous case yet”.
The new film promises a darker, more intense mystery, with stakes higher than ever before, according to Deadline.
As Craig’s Blanc ominously intones in the teaser, “In the beginning, the knives came out. Then, behold, the glass was shattered. But my most dangerous case yet… is about to begin”.
A STAR-STUDDED CAST
The star-studded Netflix film cast reads like a who’s who of Hollywood’s finest, featuring Josh O’Connor (known for The Crown), Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy), and Josh Brolin (Dune).
They wil be joined by Mila Kunis (Luckiest Girl Alive), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), and Kerry Washington (Scandal).
Andrew Scott (Fleabag), Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla), Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters), and Thomas Haden Church (Spider-Man 3).
This ensemble ensures a captivating array of suspects and characters, each adding layers to the intricate puzzle Benoit Blanc must solve.
DANIEL CRAIG ON THE FRANCHISE
Filming wrapped in August 2024, with Johnson not only directing but also writing and producing alongside Ram Bergman.
Netflix unveiled a cryptic noir-style teaser at their Tudum fan event in Los Angeles, teasing the film’s shadowy tone and gripping narrative.
Rian Johnson commented on the film, saying, “We wanted to push Benoit Blanc into darker territory. This case challenges him like never before, and the stakes are personal”.
Daniel Craig added, “Returning as Blanc feels like coming home. This story is intense, thrilling, and full of surprises. I can’t wait for audiences to see it”.
WAKE UP DEAD MAN
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery follows the success of Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022).
Both films reinvented the classic murder mystery for modern audiences. This third instalment promises to continue that tradition with fresh twists and a gripping new case.
Mark your calendars for 12 December 2025, as Benoit Blanc’s most perilous mystery yet is coming to Netflix.
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