During Netflix’s 2025 TUDUM global fan event, the streaming giant unveiled the release date and first sneak peek at Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in Rian Johnson’s acclaimed whodunit series. The teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into what promises to be Benoit Blanc’s most interesting case yet.
First Sneak Peek Drops at TUDUM
The first look at Wake Up Dead Man can be watched below:
Rian Johnson launched the Knives Out franchise in 2019, breathing new life into the classic whodunnit. The original film earned an Oscar nomination and critical acclaim, while its 2022 sequel, Glass Onion, expanded the series with more flair, more suspects, and more subtext. With Wake Up Dead Man, Johnson closes out his three-film Netflix deal — but has hinted he’s open to future mysteries with Benoit Blanc. For now, though, this is being framed as the trilogy’s dramatic conclusion.
A Star-Studded Cast of Suspects
Much like its predecessors, Wake Up Dead Man brings together an eclectic and high-profile ensemble cast. This time, Blanc will face a new web of deception spun by a group of all-new characters played by:
- Josh O’Connor
- Glenn Close
- Josh Brolin
- Mila Kunis
- Jeremy Renner
- Kerry Washington
- Andrew Scott
- Cailee Spaeny
- Daryl McCormack
- Thomas Haden Church
With such a stacked lineup, every character is bound to have secrets, and every actor is sure to bring their A-game to Johnson’s latest mystery.
When Will ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Be Released?
Netflix has confirmed that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will premiere on December 12, 2025, exclusively on the platform. Speculation prior to TUDUM pointed to a late 2025 release window, and the official confirmation now puts that to rest.
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