Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Written & Directed by: Rian Johnson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, New Cast Additions TBA
Genre: Mystery / Crime / Dark Comedy
Overview
The third installment in Rian Johnson’s acclaimed whodunit series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), finds master detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) drawn into his most dangerous and twisted case yet.

Set in a sprawling Gothic estate on the European countryside, the story begins when a wealthy philanthropist is found dead under suspicious circumstances during a high-profile charity retreat. As secrets unravel, every guest harbors motives darker than their polished facades suggest.

From old money heirs to desperate outsiders, each character becomes a suspect in a game where truth and lies dance dangerously close. Blanc, once again armed with his southern charm and razor-sharp instincts, must navigate webs of betrayal, hidden romances, and a conspiracy stretching far beyond the estate’s walls.

With biting humor, layered social commentary, and shocking revelations, Wake Up Dead Man pushes the Knives Out saga into even murkier, deadlier territory—proving that in Rian Johnson’s universe, no secret stays buried forever.