The Knives Out movies in order
There are 3 Knives Out films, about 6.9 hours in total. The first was released in 2019, the latest in 2025. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
Knives Out is a franchise of mystery-comedy films featuring detective Benoit Blanc as he investigates complex cases across different settings. Each movie blends sharp wit, clever storytelling, and a star-studded cast, offering a fresh take on the classic whodunnit genre with modern flair and unexpected twists.
- 1
Knives Out (2019)
27 Nov 2019 · 131 min
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 2
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
23 Nov 2022 · 140 min
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
- 3
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
26 Nov 2025 · 145 min
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.