Knives Out 4 Finally Gets a Real Update From Rian Johnson (But There’s Bad News Too)

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The Knives Out series has quickly become a major part of today’s pop culture. After the huge success of the first movie and its follow-up, Glass Onion, the story recently continued with the highly awaited Wake Up Dead Man. Netflix gave this latest film a special theatrical release before it became available on streaming, and it quickly became the most-watched title. This isn’t surprising considering how popular the detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is, but it really shows how talented a writer Rian Johnson is. He’s created three unique and clever mystery stories without ever falling into predictable patterns. Now that the trilogy is finished and fans are eager for more, everyone’s wondering what’s next for the detective.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Rian Johnson shared that he has some early, basic ideas for the next mystery film, like initial concepts of what it could be. However, he cautioned fans not to expect anything concrete anytime soon. He doesn’t have a specific theme or location in mind yet, and prefers to keep things open until he’s ready to start writing. What might disappoint fans is Johnson’s plan to direct a different, original film first. This means it will likely be several years before Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc for another mystery.

What Will Knives Out 4 Be About?

Although the details of the next installment are still being developed, director Johnson has a clear vision for the overall themes of the series. He emphasized that he doesn’t want to create isolated, self-contained mysteries. Instead, he sees the films as a way to explore what it feels like to live in today’s world. He explained that he wants the movies to reflect the current mood and atmosphere of the United States, capturing a sense of the present moment rather than focusing on specific events or politics. Johnson prefers that the films aren’t timeless, but instead connect with shared, contemporary experiences. He has a general idea for the next film, but is intentionally keeping the details under wraps for now.

Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films consistently reflect the social climate of their time. The first film, Knives Out, was a sharp critique of wealth, class, and American politeness during the Trump era, portraying a privileged family threatened by someone seen as an outsider. Glass Onion shifted its focus to the new generation of wealthy “disruptors” – tech billionaires and influencers – and the hollowness of modern fame, all set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Wake Up Dead Man tackles religious extremism and the misuse of faith by those in power, but maintains a hopeful outlook. Whatever direction Johnson takes with the fourth Knives Out film, it’s sure to be thought-provoking and relevant.

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2025-12-16 16:10