The movie Knives Out: A Knives Out Mystery has managed to reach number 1 in 63 countries, accumulating 20.2 million views and 49.2 million hours watched in its first three days on Netflix. This remarkable performance positions the new installment starring detective Benoit Blanc as one of the platform’s most important bets for this year. Netflix shelled out 469 million dollars to obtain the exclusive rights to both films in the saga, including Glass Onion. A successful movie, but not so much However, the data reveals that Of […]
The movie Knives Out: Glass Onion has managed to reach number 1 in 63 countries, accumulating 20.2 million views and 49.2 million hours played in its first three days on Netflix. This remarkable performance positions the new installment starring detective Benoit Blanc as one of the platform’s most important bets for this year. Netflix shelled out 469 million dollars to obtain the exclusive rights to both films in the saga, including The Mystery of Glass Onion.
A successful movie, but not that much
However, the data reveals that De entre los muertos has seen a decline compared to its predecessor, which debuted with 82.14 million hours viewed. This decrease in viewership could suggest a possible waning of public interest in the franchise. Despite this drop, De entre los muertos has a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing Glass Onion by two percentage points, although still below Knives Out, which boasts an impressive 97%.
The relative success of this new installment, along with Netflix’s substantial investment, could influence the company’s decision on a possible fourth installment of the saga. Rian Johnson, the creator of the series, has already begun discussing the idea, although Netflix is expected to think carefully before spending such a large amount to bring back the charismatic Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig.
Despite being considered by some critics as the least brilliant film of the trilogy, From the Dead has proven to be an entertaining and quality option, standing out as one of the best titles on Netflix so far this year.
Detective stories are immortal. For those who enjoy discovering who the culprit is and interacting with them as if they were a puzzle where solving the mystery is the most important thing, there is something inexhaustible in the twists and turns that writers of this kind of stories come up with. For those who like dramatic twists or narrative development, the fact that there is a crime and it is necessary to dig into the personal circumstances of those involved creates a perfect circumstance to create unique scenarios of characters and interesting situations. Making detective stories, […]
Detective stories are immortal. For those who enjoy discovering who the culprit is and interacting with them as if they were a puzzle where solving the mystery is the most important thing, there is something inexhaustible in the twists and turns that writers of this kind of stories come up with. For those who enjoy dramatic twists or narrative development, the fact that there is a crime and it is necessary to dig into the personal circumstances of those involved creates a perfect circumstance to create unique scenarios of characters and interesting situations. Making detective stories, when they are good, a surefire success.
That’s why we shouldn’t be surprised that one of Netflix’s biggest successes, considering its impact on critics and audiences as well as on culture in general, has been a detective story. One that continues and now offers us its third installment. Because it premieres on the platform Knives Out: From the Dead.
A series of highly successful movies
If there is one thing that the Knives Out film series has excelled at, it is in creating two things: a very distinctive authorial style and a memorable character capable of carrying very different films on his shoulders. And in both cases, there are two names responsible for that. In the first case, that is Rian Johnson. In the second, it is Daniel Craig.
Rian Johnson is the director and creator of this movie saga who is also far from being a stranger to mystery stories. Having directed the absolutely fabulous cult film Brick, centered on a mystery in a peaceful residential neighborhood, but also being behind Poker Face, one of the best detective series in recent years, Johnson is the kind of director you can trust to create a fantastic detective story. And not just detective stories.
He became famous for being the director of three of the most famous episodes of Breaking Bad, Fly, Fifty-One, and Ozymandias, and everything that was said about those three episodes applies to all of his films. With an incredible obsession for staging and allowing actors to move and interact with the set, with the camera following them from unusual angles, emphasizing the script with images rather than necessarily with words, his films and series are easy to watch, but they have many more layers of depth than they appear at first glance.
Daniel Craig, for his part, is the visible face and protagonist of the franchise. Playing Benoit Blanc, a flamboyant and as brilliant as peculiar private detective, Craig’s performance elevates the character to the heights of brilliance. Blanc always comes across as intelligent and brilliant, but also strange and most of the time, just an odd gentleman. And that makes it even more remarkable when he demonstrates all his intelligence, or the stupidity of those around him.
Two Brilliant Movies
So far, Netflix has released two Benoit Blanc movies. Both are huge successes with audiences and critics, making it a true milestone in detective stories. Not without good reasons.
The first one, Knives Out, premiered on November 27, 2019, and was an immediate and unprecedented success. With a budget of 40 million dollars, it managed to accumulate over 311 million at the box office, becoming a massive hit. Critics fell in love with the film, praising its virtues and lauding it for the intelligence of its narrative and the strength of its direction and performances by its actors, and it managed to win a good handful of awards. This included Netflix acquiring the rights to make two sequels to the film exclusively for the platform with limited theatrical releases.
The first of these sequels was Knives Out: The Mystery of Glass Onion, a hilarious sequel that presented us with a depressed Benoit Blanc during the COVID pandemic having to participate in the absurd game of a billionaire who is Elon Musk in everything but name that will turn into a real case halfway through the movie.
Absolutely brilliant in its satire of modern wealthy life, still brilliant as a detective movie, it was once again an absolute success. Both critics and audiences rallied around the film once more, and in fact, it has now managed to amass even more nominations and awards. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, two Golden Globes, and six Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, the film managed to cement the franchise in the minds of all viewers.
Now comes the third and final installment of Netflix’s deal, titled Knives Out: Glass Onion. Released in theaters worldwide with great success and an exorbitant budget of 200 million dollars, which is explained by the resounding success of the two previous films, it has once again captivated both critics and audiences with a unanimous opinion: it may be the best of the three films in the franchise so far. Which is saying a lot, considering the level of the two previous ones.
Knives Out: From the Dead arrives on Netflix on Friday, December 12, although it is still in some theaters across the country. So don’t miss the chance to see one of the films that promises to be in all the betting pools for the 2026 awards. And in the minds of everyone around the world in the years to come.
Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig are exploring ideas for a new film featuring detective Benoit Blanc, the iconic character they brought to the screen in Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022). Although there is no official confirmation of a fourth film yet, Johnson has expressed his enthusiasm about the possibility of continuing this successful franchise. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, he mentioned that they are already starting to formulate what could be Blanc’s next adventure, noting that his creativity has been revitalized after the making of Wake Up Dead Man. Benoit Blanc returns […]
Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig are exploring ideas for a new film featuring detective Benoit Blanc, the iconic character they brought to the screen in Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022). Although there is still no official confirmation of a fourth film, Johnson has expressed his enthusiasm about the possibility of continuing this successful franchise. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, he mentioned that they are already starting to formulate what could be Blanc’s next adventure, noting that his creativity has been revitalized after the making of Wake Up Dead Man.
Benoit Blanc is back in action
“Creatively, I feel energized after doing this,” Johnson commented, adding that he sees no reason to stop if they have the opportunity to keep creating stories with the character.
Wake Up Dead Man, the third installment, focuses on a mysterious crime in a Catholic church in New York. The cast features well-known names, including Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Josh O’Connor, and Josh Brolin, who play priests in a moral dilemma. O’Connor, who portrays the young idealistic Father Jud Duplenticy, stated that he prepared for his role by consulting with a real priest. On the other hand, Brolin portrays Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, a character with a more cynical approach that reflects a significant internal conflict.
The film is set to premiere in theaters on November 26 and will be available on Netflix starting December 12. Meanwhile, franchise fans can look forward to the return of a character that has captured the audience’s attention and continue to anticipate new stories in the future.
In August 2018, Hollywood was shaken by the news that Danny Boyle had stepped down as director of the 25th installment of the iconic James Bond saga, a project that still did not have the title of No Time to Die. The director’s departure was due to “creative differences,” which sparked a wave of speculation and expectations about the future of the franchise. In a subsequent interview with Empire Magazine, Boyle explained that, although he had learned a lot about himself during his work on the film, he was not willing to finalize his collaboration with the screenwriters, […]
In August 2018, Hollywood was shaken by the news that Danny Boyle had stepped down from directing the 25th installment of the iconic James Bond saga, a project that was still untitled at the time of No Time to Die. The director’s statement was due to “creative differences,” which generated a wave of speculation and expectations about the future of the franchise. In a subsequent interview with Empire Magazine, Boyle explained that, although he had learned a lot about himself during his work on the film, he was not willing to finalize his collaboration with the screenwriters, which ultimately led to his departure from the project.
A Different James Bond
The film, finally released in 2021 after several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, marked the farewell of Daniel Craig as the iconic agent 007. Despite the difficulties surrounding its production, No Time to Die managed to gross $774 million internationally, a considerable economic result that, however, fell short of the impressive figures of Skyfall, the previous installment that reached $1.1 billion at the global box office.
Recently, during a promotional tour for his film 28 Years Later, Boyle once again referred to his experience with the Bond project and his decision to step down from directing. His reflective approach offers an interesting perspective on the creative process and the tensions that often arise in large film productions. Fans and critics continue to debate the implications of his departure and what Boyle’s vision for the modern 007 could have been.
Netflix has taken a big step in its film catalog with the acquisition of the rights to Knives Out 2 and 3, in a deal that amounts to approximately 450 million dollars. The third installment, titled in Spanish Knives Out: The Mystery of Lazarus, is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025, maintaining the excitement that has characterized this modern mystery saga. One of the most anticipated movies of the year, director and screenwriter Rian Johnson returns for this sequel, where Daniel Craig will reprise his iconic role as detective Benoit Blanc. […]
Netflix has taken a big step in its film catalog with the acquisition of the rights to Knives Out 2 and 3, in a deal that amounts to approximately 450 million dollars. The third installment, titled in Spanish Knives Out: The Lazarus Mystery, is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2025, maintaining the excitement that has characterized this modern mystery saga.
One of the most anticipated movies of the year
The director and screenwriter Rian Johnson returns for this sequel, where Daniel Craig will reprise his iconic role as detective Benoit Blanc. Johnson has confirmed that he already has the plot ready, which will revolve around a new murder, although the connections with the previous films will be subtle and no spoilers will be offered. In his words, the challenge is “to discover how it can be completely different from this sequel and the first one”.
Among the cast of the third installment are prominent names such as Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, and Cailee Spaeny, among others. Although Tom Hardy and Lindsay Lohan are rumored to be possible new suspects, the official casting list remains a captivating enigma. This promises to add more layers to the plot, which is characterized by its unexpected twists and the complexity of its characters.
Netflix has released a teaser revealing the title and release date, although there are no images available at the moment. As the launch approaches, mystery genre fans are hoping for more revealing details that could shed light on the direction of this fascinating story. With a stellar cast and the creative mind of Johnson at the helm, The Lazarus Mystery has all the ingredients to be another hit on the streaming platform.
