Wake Up Dead Man Teaser
Benoit Blanc is back on the case, but this time the Southern detective isn’t chasing clues in bright mansions or sunny villas. The newly released teaser for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery introduces a story steeped in gothic atmosphere, making it the most unsettling entry in the series yet.
A Gothic Spin on the Whodunit
The short preview doesn’t give away much, but its tone is unmistakable—somber, tense, and dripping with unease. Daniel Craig’s unmistakable drawl guides viewers into a mystery that feels darker and heavier than anything Benoit Blanc has faced before.
A Cast Full of Suspects
The film gathers a powerhouse ensemble, with Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Cailee Spaeny, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Andrew Scott all stepping into roles shrouded in secrecy. As with past Knives Out films, every character could hold the key to the truth—or be hiding a dangerous lie.
What Sets This Film Apart
Rian Johnson has reinvented the murder mystery with each Knives Out installment. Where the original leaned on sharp family drama and Glass Onion skewered the ultra-rich, Wake Up Dead Man appears to embrace a gothic thriller vibe. Expect shadowy settings, twisted motives, and Johnson’s signature jaw-dropping reveals.
When to Watch
Fans can catch the film in theaters starting November 26, 2025, with its global Netflix debut following on December 12, 2025.
If the teaser is any clue, Wake Up Dead Man will push Benoit Blanc into his most dangerous, emotionally charged puzzle yet—one that’s bound to keep audiences guessing until the very last frame.
