Daniel Craig is back as famed detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3, officially titled Wake Up Dead Man. The third installment of the series is set in a small town in New York, which will take the audience to a different level of murder mystery.
Knives Out 3 release date
Wake Up Dead Man had a small and limited theatrical release for only two weeks from November 26, 2025. Fans who missed seeing it in theaters can watch it on Netflix worldwide starting December 12, 2025.
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In this new story, Benoit Blanc faces his most challenging case yet. The mystery begins at a local Catholic church when Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, played by Josh Brolin, is found dead in a small, empty room during an Easter service. Death seems impossible, and Blank’s detective skills are tested.
She is accompanied by Father Jude, played by Josh O’Connor, a young priest trying to make amends for his past. Together, they investigate a tight-knit group of suspects, including:
• Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), Vix’s devoted assistant.
• Dr. Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), local doctor
• Vera Draven (Kerry Washington), a powerful lawyer
• Lee Ross (Andrew Scott), former bestselling author
• Simone Viven (Cailee Spaeny), a retired concert cellist.
• Cy Draven (Darryl McCormack), an ambitious politician
• Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), groundskeeper
To solve the case, Blank must unravel the mysteries of this small town, but the film keeps the audience guessing right until the end.
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The film brings together a stellar cast including Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Josh O’Connor as Father Judge, alongside Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, and Thomas Hayden Church.
Reception and Trailer
Before its release on Netflix, Wake Up Dead Man has already received strong critical approval. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently holds a “Certified Fresh” score with a high percentage of positive reviews from critics.
FAQ:
1. When is Knives Out 3 releasing?
Knives Out 3, officially titled Wake Up Dead Man, had a limited theatrical release on November 26, 2025, and will stream on Netflix starting December 12, 2025.
2. Who stars in Knives Out 3?
The film stars Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, while Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, and Thomas Haden Church play supporting roles.