Rian Johnson Wants to Direct More ‘Knives Out’ Films Despite Netflix Deal Ending: ‘I’d Be Thrilled to Keep Making These for the Rest of My Life’

The Knives Out Franchise Could Live On Without Netflix

NetflixThe Knives Out movies feel like a return to form in so many ways: they’re not just keeping the classic, Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery alive, but they also invoke the mid-budget thrillers that once had a tangible presence at the box office. In another life, Knives Out and its sequels could have helped even the playing field for smaller films competing against major, Marvel-ified blockbusters. Sadly, though, we’re living in the ti…

Rian Johnson Wants to Direct More ‘Knives Out’ Films Despite Netflix Deal Ending: ‘I’d Be Thrilled to Keep Making These for the Rest of My Life’

Despite completing his two-picture deal with Netflix, Rian Johnson says that he'd love to keep making more 'Knives Out' films with Daniel Craig.

Is 'Knives Out 4' happening? Director Rian Johnson drops big update ahead of ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ release

During a conversation at the BFI London Film Festival, Johnson was asked if he had any plans for 'Knives Out 4'

2025 BFI London Film Festival Review – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: 2025 BFI London Film Festival Review – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, 2025.  Directed by Rian Johnson.  Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. SYNOPSIS:  Detective Benoit Blanc sifts through a series of suspects …

Rian Johnson wants to continue making Knives Out mysteries despite his contract with Netflix coming to an end

Rian Johnson has seemingly delivered another enjoyable mystery whodunnit, as our Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bumbray, had a blast with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery at the Toronto International Film Festival. He writes in his review, “Wake Up Dead Man is another wildly entertaining entry in Johnson’s Benoit Blanc mystery series, and O’Connor might be the most compelling central character we’ve followed thus far. It will no doubt please fans …

Rian Johnson Would Be “Thrilled” To Make ‘Knives Out’ Movies “The Rest of My Life” — World of Reel

Rian Johnson isn’t done playing detective—and not by a long shot. Despite his $450M Netflix deal for ‘Knives Out’ and its two sequels now officially wrapped with ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ the filmmaker made it clear at the BFI London Film Festival that he’s in no rush to bury Benoit Blanc.Speaking after the world premiere on Thursday night, Johnson looked more like a filmmaker just getting started than one ready to hang up his gloves.I don’t feel burn…