After the success of the first two outings,Knives Out 3is set to be one of Netflix’s biggest projects in 2025, but with the film getting an official update on its release window, it looks set to go head-to-head with another murder mystery movie.Updates aboutKnives Out 3’scast were rampant throughout 2024, as the film added star after star, creating even more anticipation about the sequel. BothKnives OutandGlass Onionhad some huge names attached, with the likes of Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Edward Norton, and Hugh Grant all involved.
Remarkably, this was only the tip of the iceberg, with plenty of other recognizable faces appearing, including Daniel Craig, who stars in both movies. He is set to return forWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which will look to continue the momentum of the beloved series and provide Netflix with another smash hit. However,despite the film’s star power, the murder mystery sequel will have some serious competition, asThe Thursday Murder Clubwill rivalKnives Out 3. The two projects already appeared to have similar strengths, but they may also be released alongside one another.
Knives Out 3 & The Thursday Murder Club Both Look Set To Release In Late 2025
The Two Murder Mysteries Look Likely To Have Competitive Release Dates
Netflix has confirmed thatthe nextKnives Outmovie will be released in the fall of 2025, and whileThe Thursday Murder Clubdoesn’t yet have an official window, it is also scheduled to come out at some point in 2025. Given the lack of updates about the adaptation of Richard Osman’s murder mystery novel, it seems likely to hit screens towards the latter end of 2025, meaning there may be little time between the two highly-anticipated films. As a result, they could end up going head-to-head, confirming that the streaming service has some healthy competition in the genre.
UnlessThe Thursday Murder Clubgets delayed, it will likely be released shortly after Rian Johnson’s thirdKnives Outfilm, meaning fans of murder mysteries have plenty to look forward to in late 2025.
Knives Out 3’s mysteries surrounding Benoit Blancalongside its established tone give it an advantage, butThe Thursday Mystery Clubshouldn’t be overlooked. The original novel received a strong reception, and with Osman having several other books in the series, the adaptation has plenty of sequel potential that could help it matchKnives Out’s popularity. UnlessThe Thursday Murder Clubgets delayed, it will likely be released shortly after Rian Johnson’s thirdKnives Outfilm, proving fans of murder mysteries have plenty to look forward to in late 2025, especially since both projects have excellent casts.
The Thursday Murder Club’s Cast Rivals Knives Out 3’s Impressive Ensemble
Both Projects Have Incredibly Exciting Names Attached
While theKnives Outfranchise has become known for its impressive cast,The Thursday Murder Clubalso has plenty of exciting names involved. In addition to Daniel Craig,Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mysteryis set to feature Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, and several other notable names. On paper, this seems incredibly hard to top, butThe Thursday Murder Clubhas cast Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, David Tennant, Celia Imrie, and Richard E. Grant, which are only some of the huge actors attached to the project.
Netflix’s Next Star-Studded Murder Mystery Is The Total Opposite Of Knives Out In One Crucial Way
Although Netflix’s adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is a star-studded Agatha Christie homage, don’t expect another Knives Out.
Knives Out 3andThe Thursday Murder Club’s impressive castswill certainly add even more hype to their releases later this year and having that level of talent onboard will only help the films shine. Richard Osman’s story already has plenty of fanfare, and having so many experienced names associated with the film means there are destined to be some excellent performances. Likewise,Knives Out 3will follow two widely successful movies, and knowing the ensemble cast has worked previously for the franchise suggests the next installment is in safe hands, proving how great these murder mysteries should be.
