Netflix has officially unveiled the first teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third entry in Rian Johnson’s ongoing murder mystery saga. While the preview is minimal in content…very minimal, its release signals that the promotional campaign for the film is about to shift into gear.
Since a single image of Daniel Craig’s returning detective Benoit Blanc surfaced earlier this year, there’s been radio silence around the project. That’s now changed. Though brief, this teaser hints that more substantial reveals may be imminent. No release date has been confirmed, but given that both previous films debuted during the festive period, a late-year drop between October and December seems plausible.
Principal photography wrapped last August, something Johnson quietly confirmed in a post on Instagram. With that timeline, the film is likely entering the home stretch of post-production. Like Glass Onion, the sequel keeps Craig as the sole returning cast member while introducing an entirely new ensemble of potential suspects, red herrings, and murder motives.
The cast lineup reads like a who’s who of Hollywood. Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, and Thomas Haden Church, all familiar faces from the Marvel universe, headline the new players. They’re joined by Challengers actor Josh O’Connor and breakout star Cailee Spaeny. Also confirmed are Andrew Scott, Mila Kunis, Glenn Close and Kerry Washington.
Details about the plot remain under wraps, but the teaser hints at a moodier, more ominous tone than the franchise’s previous installment. If Glass Onion leaned into high-gloss satire, Wake Up Dead Man may veer closer to noir. Whether the story matches the teaser’s darker atmosphere is still to be seen.
The release strategy is another open question. Glass Onion received only a limited theatrical window before launching on Netflix, a move that drew criticism. “I’m saddened that there isn’t more of a theatrical moment,” Craig told Empire Magazine late last year. The original Knives Out grossed over $300 million in theaters. By contrast, its sequel made just $13 million due to Netflix’s restricted rollout. A wider release this time could change the game — if Netflix is willing.
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