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Get on the case with new ‘Knives Out’ movie ‘Wake Up Dead Man’

Get on the case with new ‘Knives Out’ movie ‘Wake Up Dead Man’

The newest ‘Knives Out’ sequel is streaming on Netflix before the year is out. Get more details here.

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Benoit Blanc is on the case again in the newest “Knives Out” mystery coming to Netflix. The latest film in the series is titled “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” has already had a brief, awards-qualifying run in movie theaters, and is set to premiere on streaming on Friday, Dec. 12. Like its predecessors, the newest “Knives Out” film is packed with big names, and the mystery at the heart of the film is sure to puzzle even the most avid fans of the genre. You can catch every twist and turn and shocking discovery with a subscription to Netflix.

How to watch ‘Wake Up Dead Man’

Everything you need to know about ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

When does ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ come out on Netflix?

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will be released on Netflix on Friday, Dec. 12 at 3:01 a.m. ET, and will be available to subscribers using all plans of the service.

Can you watch ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ for free?

No, at the moment Netflix does not offer a free trial to new or returning customers. The cheapest way to watch “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” with the streamer is to use its Standard with Ads plan, which costs $8 per month and — as the name suggests — includes limited ads during playback.

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Watch a trailer for ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’

What is ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ about?

When a member of an upstate New York parish dies before the eyes of the congregation, Benoit Blanc is called in to explain what happened. But even Blanc has never tackled a mystery like this before, and he finds himself treading strange ground as the eyes of the parish fall restlessly upon him.

Who stars in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’?

Daniel Craig returns to star as the tenacious investigator Benoit Blanc, and as usual, the film is packed with names and faces that viewers will know well. Josh Brolin also stars as Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, who gets an assist from priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor).

Glenn Close portrays church lady Martha Delecroix, with Thomas Haden Church set to play groundskeeper Samson Holt. Kerry Washington plays lawyer Vera Draven, and Daryl McCormack plays aspiring politician Cy Craven. Jeremy Renner appears as town doctor Nat Sharp, with Andrew Scott as author Lee Ross, and Cailee Spaeny as concert cellist Simone Vivane. Finally, Mila Kunis plays town police chief Geraldine Scott.

Are the other ‘Knives Out’ movies on Netflix?

Yes, you can stream the 2019 original movie “Knives Out,” as well as the 2022 sequel “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” with a Netflix subscription on demand.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

November 26, 2025

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.

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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