Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
“He works in mysterious ways.”
Synopsis
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-17
Top Cast
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Daniel Craig
Benoit Blanc
Josh O'Connor
Fr. Jud Duplenticy
Glenn Close
Martha Delacroix
Josh Brolin
Mons. Jefferson Wicks
Mila Kunis
Chief Geraldine Scott
Jeremy Renner
Dr. Nat Sharp
Kerry Washington
Vera Draven, Esq.
Andrew Scott
Lee Ross
Cailee Spaeny
Simone Vivane
Daryl McCormack
Cy Draven
Thomas Haden Church
Samson Holt
Jeffrey Wright
Bp. Langstrom
Annie Hamilton
Grace Wicks
James Faulkner
Rev. Prentice Wicks
Bridget Everett
Louise
Noah Segan
Nikolai
Jamie Karitzis
Geraldine's Deputy
Kit Burden
Dcn. Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 16 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$210M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$206M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian Johnson
- Original Score
- Nathan Johnson
- Original Title
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Budget
- $210M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- T-Street
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rian Johnson
Rian Johnson
Nathan Johnson
Steve Yedlin, Katie Swain, Robert Binnall
Bob Ducsay
Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Tom Karnowski
Department Leadership Roster
Rian Johnson
Producer
Rian Johnson
Writer
Ram Bergman
Producer
Rian Johnson
Director
Nathan Johnson
Original Music Composer
Steve Yedlin
Director of Photography
Rick Heinrichs
Production Design
Jenny Eagan
Costume Design
Julius Lechner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Roy Taylor
Stunt Coordinator
Giles Harding
Visual Effects Supervisor
Johannes Peter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Javier Menéndez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Yedlin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery about?
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Who directed Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was directed by Rian Johnson.
Who stars in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
The principal cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery includes Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis.
When was Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery released and how long is it?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery had a reported production budget of $210M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was composed by Nathan Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery?
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).