The New ‘Knives Out’ Trailer Is Here — And It’s Deadly Good
The latest trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery has arrived, teasing the third movie in Rian Johnson’s hit mystery series.
The film is written and directed by Johnson and is set to come out in theaters on November 26, before streaming on Netflix on December 12. Its world premiere took place earlier at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6.
Daniel Craig is back once again as detective Benoit Blanc, and this time he is surrounded by a new group of suspects. The cast includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church.
Some crimes are beyond belief.
— Netflix (@netflix) November 17, 2025
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. In select theaters November 26 and on Netflix worldwide December 12. pic.twitter.com/ffRb9cqwSN
This story takes Blanc into a tight-knit religious community led by a charming priest named Monsignor Jefferson Wicks. When someone dies under strange circumstances, Blanc must untangle everyone’s secrets and figure out what really happened. It’s described as a mystery filled with pressure, hidden motives and the kind of odd personalities the series is known for.
Early reactions from critics have been strong. On Rotten Tomatoes, 94 percent of 89 reviews are positive, with an average score of 8.2 out of 10.
The website says the movie gives Blanc “a worthy mystery with its genuinely soulful fixation on faith and a scene-stealing Josh O’Connor performance.” Metacritic gives the film an 80 out of 100 based on 24 reviews, calling it “generally favorable.”
Damon Wise from Deadline said it may “be the best one yet” in the franchise, pointing to its more thoughtful and reflective tone.
German critic Dieter Oßwald on Programmkino.de also praised it, saying the movie delivers everything expected from a Knives Out film, including strange characters, great tension, sharp twists and what he described as a brilliant Daniel Craig who brings “effortless cool” to the screen.
With the new trailer now out and critics already speaking highly of it, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of 2025.
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