Netflix Secures Rights for Knives Out Sequel, Promises Another Gripping Mystery Thriller

Netflix Secures Rights for Knives Out Sequel, Promises Another Gripping Mystery Thriller

Netflix Is Cooking Up a New Knives Out Episode

Remember that 2019 whodunnit that had everyone pulling pins—Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and a house full of eccentric characters? Well, the movie’s co‑creator, Rian Johnson, is back and Netflix has just inked a deal to make a sequel (and even a third! ). The deal swells to more than $400 million according to one report, though some say that figure might be a bit high‑ball.

What Rian is Cooking In The Kitchen

  • It’s not a straight‑line sequel. Think of it like the next Agatha Christie Poirot novel—new mystery, new cast, new location, and still the same lovable detective.
  • Daniel Craig reprises his role as the dry‑humor detective Benoit Blanc—and Rian expects to steer the ship again.
  • Johnson joked, “It’ll feel like a club where every night is a new mystery. I’m excited to keep the chills coming!”

Noah Segan’s Take on Trooper Wagner

Noah Segan, who played the trusty side‑kick Trooper Wagner, dropped a nugget of gossip: “I don’t do betting, but I don’t see a chance that Rian will bail on me. We’ll keep walking and hiking amid the chaos, so I’m in for the sequel as long as he hasn’t gone missing.”

Final Thoughts

Netflix’s fresh slate of Knives Out promises another round of red herrings, quirky family drama, and detective flair. If you’re craving more gory whodunnits, the streaming giant just delivered the sequel package you’ve been waiting for.