Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 2025

Overview

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a 2025 American mystery film written and directed by Rian Johnson. Serving as the third installment in the Knives Out series, the production was co-produced by Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Katie McNeill. The film features Daniel Craig, who reprises his role as master detective Benoit Blanc. The story begins when a young priest named Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist a charismatic firebrand named Monsignor Jefferson Wicks. It soon becomes apparent that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder occurs, the lack of an obvious suspect leads local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with Benoit Blanc to investigate the death of a Catholic. The film, which is also categorized as a thriller and a comedy, has a runtime of two hours and twenty-five minutes. It was released on November 26, 2025, and features an ensemble cast that includes actors such as Mila Kunis and John O'Connor.