Netflix has released the official trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in Rian Johnson's detective series featuring Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. The teaser highlights a complex murder case in a small town involving a young priest accused of an impossible crime. The film arrives in select cinemas on November 26 before streaming on Netflix starting December 12.
Trailer Highlights
The new trailer introduces the story of young priest Jud Duplenticy, played by Josh O'Connor, who is sent to assist the charismatic Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin) in a troubled parish. The congregation includes a diverse cast: devout churchgoer Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), groundskeeper Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), lawyer Vera Draven (Kerry Washington), politician Cy Draven (Daryl McCormack), doctor Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), author Lee Ross (Andrew Scott), and cellist Simone Vivane (Cailee Spaeny). When a mysterious murder occurs without an obvious suspect, police chief Geraldine Scott (Mila Kunis) teams up with detective Benoit Blanc to solve the case.
The footage shows O'Connor's character as the prime suspect, desperately seeking Blanc's help to prove his innocence. Blanc describes it as one of his toughest investigations, blending tension with humor, including a scene featuring Close's character and misinterpreted graffiti. The trailer has quickly amassed over 14,000 views and earned early praise, with Collider calling it "a brilliant murder mystery" and The Film Stage noting it is "impossible to predict."
Release and Reception
Directed by Rian Johnson, Wake Up Dead Man is described as the darkest chapter in the Knives Out series. It has received five-star reviews from critics ahead of its debut. Fans have expressed excitement online, with one commenting, "Give me 10 more of these, I'll never get tired of them!" Another praised the ensemble: "The cast alone is legendary!"
The film will premiere in select theaters on November 26, 2025, followed by its Netflix release on December 12, 2025.