Daniel Craig Returns in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Coming to Netflix

Introducing 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'

Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as Benoit Blanc in the upcoming third installment of the Knives Out series, titled 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.' This film is scheduled for release on Netflix on December 12, 2025, and features a talented cast.

The ensemble includes notable actors such as Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. While details about the storyline remain scarce, anticipation is high among fans of the franchise.

The original 'Knives Out' featured a star-studded cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and others, while its sequel, 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' showcased talents like Edward Norton and Janelle Monae.

All entries in the Knives Out series draw inspiration from the works of Agatha Christie.

Director Rian Johnson recently shared a first look at the film, stating, "A first look at Daniel Craig and Josh O’Connor in the next Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man. Working on it, much more to come!"

A first look at Daniel Craig and Josh O’Connor in the next Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man. Working on it, much more to come! pic.twitter.com/1cGPdPpAZ2

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) January 30, 2025

In addition to 'Wake Up Dead Man,' Netflix has a lineup of exciting projects, including Squid Game Season 3, Wednesday Season 2, Stranger Things Season 5, and One Piece Season 2.