Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery release timeline, plot, cast and other details about Daniel Craig’s thriller

Wake Up Dead Man: Daniel Craig is back to unravel another dark murder mystery thriller as the third installment of the Knives Out Mystery franchise gears up for its premiere. After a limited theatrical release, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will land on Netflix for a global premiere. Here’s everything you need to know about the gothic mystery before suspects puzzle your mind.

When and where to watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?

Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc is set to solve another twisted murder mystery with the upcoming film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, that seems like a difficult puzzle. The movie is heading for a select screening on November 26 in the US. It will later move to Netflix for a global audience. You can watch Daniel Craig’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on December 12.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery plot and cast details

Rian Johnson directs another mind-boggling murder mystery in the Knives Out franchise, but this time it has a ‘holy twist’ with sermons and priests involved in the crime scene. Also known as Knives Out 3, Wake Up Dead Man will center around detective Benoit Blanc investigating a ‘near to impossible’ murder case linked to a close-knit religious community, where every suspect has a layered personality that makes the murder mystery tougher to crack.

Knives Out 3 teaser

In the teaser, we are introduced to a crime scene set in a small church in upstate New York that puzzles everyone, including our brilliant investigator. The star-studded ensemble features Daniel Craig reprising his role as detective Benoit Blanc with a new cast of suspects. Josh O’Connor (The Crown) plays Father Jud Duplenticy, and his impressive performance will keep you hooked. 

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Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix, Josh Brolin as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, Mila Kunis as Geraldine Scott, Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp, Kerry Washington as Vera Draven, Andrew Scott as Lee Ross, Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane, Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven, and Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt appear in significant roles.

FAQs

Q. When will Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery release?

A. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will first release in the theatres on November 26, and will later drop on Netflix on December 12, 2025.

Q. Is Daniel Craig a part of Knives Out 3?

A. Yes, Daniel Craig returns as the famous detective Benoit Blanc to investigate a holy murder in New York's small community.