Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Wake Up Dead Man: Netflix Sets Limited Theatrical Release
The new Knives Out movie, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' is coming out soon!
It will be in some movie theaters starting November 26th, but only for a limited time.
Then, it will be available on Netflix starting December 12th.
Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc to solve a new mystery.
The director, Rian Johnson, wants the movie to be in theaters so that more people can watch it, but Netflix usually does shorter theater runs.
The original Knives Out did very well in theaters.
Netflix will release 'Wake Up Dead Man' in select theaters November 26.
The film will stream on Netflix starting December 12.
Rian Johnson directs and Daniel Craig stars as Benoit Blanc.
The movie had its world premiere at TIFF.
Previous Knives Out films had successful theatrical runs.
- Who
- Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, others.
- What
- The release of ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
- When
- Theatrical release on November 26; Netflix release on December 12.
- Where
- Select cinemas and Netflix globally.
- Why
- To bring the newest Knives Out mystery to audiences.
Director's View
Netflix's View
Theatrical Release Strategy
Director's View
Director Rian Johnson wants a broader theatrical release for the film.
Netflix's View
Netflix tends to favor shorter and more selective cinema runs.
- Theatrical Release
- November 26 (limited)
- Streaming Release
- December 12
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, others
- Genre
- Mystery
- Previous Theatrical Success
- Knives Out (2019) grossed $165.3M stateside
