In a brief but stylish teaser, Netflix confirms Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery as the official title of Rian Johnson’s third film in the franchise. Daniel Craig returns as Southern detective Benoit Blanc, this time teasing a “most dangerous case yet.” The title is revealed via a sleek monochrome title card, accompanied by haunting music and ominous voiceover from Blanc himself.

While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the teaser’s tonal shift suggests a darker, more suspenseful entry than its predecessors. Wake Up Dead Man follows Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), continuing Johnson’s acclaimed whodunit series with a fresh ensemble cast and a new mystery set in an undisclosed location. Filming has already begun with a confirmed cast that includes Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, and Kerry Washington.

Rian Johnson once again writes and directs, reuniting with his longtime producing partner Ram Bergman. With a 2025 release window officially on the calendar, Netflix is building anticipation for what could be the most unpredictable Knives Out installment yet.