Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Is Certified Fresh at 94% :
Get ready, mystery fans — Benoit Blanc is back, and the reviews are 🔥.
Rian Johnson’s third installment in the Knives Out universe, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, has officially been certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a very juicy 94% rating. If you’ve been waiting to see Daniel Craig reprise his Southern-fried sleuth with yet another absurdly stylish hat and a killer lineup of suspects, the wait is (almost) over.
The film is set to hit select theaters on November 26, giving die-hard fans the chance to see it on the big screen first. But if you’d rather watch it in your pajamas with snacks in arm’s reach (relatable), the movie will drop on Netflix globally on December 12.
A Return to Murder and Mayhem
Not much has been officially revealed about the plot (Johnson is keeping things tight-lipped as usual), but early buzz out of TIFF and sneak previews point to a darker, more intense mystery this time around. Still, expect the signature Knives Out blend of razor-sharp wit, eccentric characters, and social satire — and of course, a deliciously twisty whodunit at the center.
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc, and he’s joined by a cast so stacked it feels almost unfair: Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Jeremy Renner, and Andrew Scott, to name just a few. Honestly, Johnson has made collecting ensemble casts into an art form at this point.
Why the Hype Is Real
With the first two Knives Out films (Knives Out and Glass Onion) both earning praise for revitalizing the murder mystery genre, it’s no surprise that critics are loving this third entry. The 94% Rotten Tomatoes score isn’t just good — it’s certified fresh, which means the majority of top critics are on board.
Word is, Wake Up Dead Man leans a bit more gothic, with darker themes and moodier visuals, but it still carries Johnson’s signature sense of humor and subversion. Early reviews have praised the screenplay, Craig’s performance (again), and the film’s ability to keep audiences guessing right until the end.
So, When Can You Watch It?
In Select Theaters: November 26, 2025
Streaming on Netflix: December 12, 2025
