Wake Up Dead Man 2025

Movie · 144 min · English · September 6, 2025

Directed by Rian JohnsonWritten by Rian Johnson

Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis

Wake Up Dead Man (promoted as Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) represents a 2025 American mystery production written and helmed by Rian Johnson. This constitutes the third entry within the Knives Out franchise. Daniel Craig returns in his capacity as investigative mastermind Benoit Blanc, examining the demise of a Catholic priest amidst a missing inheritance scenario. Supporting cast members feature Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.

The cinematic work debuted internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2025 before opening in limited theaters on November 26, 2025. Subsequently, it became available for streaming on Netflix beginning December 12, 2025. Similar to earlier installments, critical reception proved favorable, especially highlighting performances by Craig, O'Connor, and Close.