Key Points

Daniel Craig is back as Benoit Blanc in 'Knives Out 3' with the first teaser now revealed by Netflix. The promotional event featured stars like Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis adding excitement. The teaser showcases Craig on a new quest involving an 'impossible crime,' promising an intriguing mystery. Directed by Rian Johnson, 'Wake Up Dead Man' is slated for a December 12 release, the perfect setup for awards season buzz.

Key Points: Daniel Craig Returns in Knives Out 3 Teaser Out Now

  • Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Knives Out 3' teaser
  • Netflix unveils clip featuring Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis
  • Wake Up Dead Man releases December 12 for awards season
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Teaser of Daniel Craig-starrer 'Knives Out 3' out now

Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc detective skills teased in 'Knives Out 3' clip, releasing December 12.

"The impossible crime... This is the Holy Grail - Daniel Craig"

Los Angeles, June 1

Hollywood star Daniel Craig is all set to return as Benoit Blanc in 2025's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

On Saturday, streaming giant Netflix unveiled the first footage for the 'Knives Out 3'.

Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner and more amped up the crowd with t-shirt guns. While various stars also appeared to introduce the footage, including an f-bomb wielding Glenn Close via video and Daniel Craig showing up in person, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

"The impossible crime," said Craig in the trailer, adding of a murder he must solve: "This is the Holy Grail"

Josh O'Connor Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church are also a part of Rian Johnson's directorial.

Wake Up Dead Man will be released on December 12, in time for an awards run. Johnson has been Oscar-nominated nominated twice for his Knives Out films, one for original and another for adapted screenplay.

The original Knives Out film, which featured an ensemble cast that included Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ana de Armas, was released in theaters by Lionsgate and became a sensation. The follow-up, Glass Onion, was the first of two planned sequels for Netflix and starred Kate Hudson, Janelle Monae and Edward Norton.

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Priya K.
So excited for this! Daniel Craig's Southern accent as Benoit Blanc is pure gold ✨ The first two films were brilliant whodunits with that perfect mix of humor and mystery. December can't come soon enough!
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Rahul S.
The cast looks amazing but I hope they don't overcrowd it like Glass Onion. Sometimes less is more in mystery films. Still, Rian Johnson hasn't disappointed me yet!
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Ananya M.
As someone who grew up on Agatha Christie novels, this series feels like a modern tribute to classic murder mysteries. The ensemble casts remind me of those old Hindi movie multi-starrers we loved in the 70s!
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Vikram J.
Honestly, I preferred the first Knives Out - had more heart and better character development. Hope this third installment brings back that magic rather than just relying on star power.
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Shreya P.
Andrew Scott AND Daniel Craig in the same film? My Sherlock and James Bond dreams are coming true! 😍 The trailer looks intriguing - that "Holy Grail" line has me hooked already.
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Karthik N.
Interesting how Netflix is positioning this for awards season. Hope the writing is tight enough to deserve it. Rian Johnson's clever plots are always a treat - reminds me of the best Hrishikesh Mukherjee comedies but with murder!

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