When Is ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ on Netflix? – Streaming Guide

A new “Knives Out” mystery from Rian Johnson lands on Netflix tomorrow, “Wake Up Dead Man”, the latest and most dangerous case yet for superstar detective, Benoit Blanc.

Daniel Craig revives his iconic role, joined by an ensemble of talent which includes Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, and more. 

Following a limited theatrical release, “Wake Up Dead Man” makes its streaming debut at 12 am PT/3 am ET on December 12 and will be available exclusively on Netflix.

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‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ – How to Watch

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will be available on Netflix from Midnight Pacific Time (PT) on December 12, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).

A Netflix subscription is required to stream “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”. A standard subscription with ads is $7.99 per month, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $17.99 per month. 

What Time Does ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ Come Out?

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will debut on Netflix at Midnight (PT) on December 12, 2025/3 am Eastern Time (ET).

The “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” release time will be different depending on the time zone:

December 12

• BRT: 4:00 am
• BST: 8:00 am
• CEST: 9:00 am
• IST: 12:30 pm
• JST: 4:00 pm
• AET: 5:00 pm
• NZDT: 7:00 pm

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ Release Date

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” is available to stream on Netflix on December 12, 2025.

What Will Happen in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’?

The official synopsis for “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” reads:

Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

(as per Netflix)

Who Is in ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery‘?

• Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc
• Josh O’Connor as Fr. Jud Duplenticy
• Glenn Close as Martha Delacroix
• Josh Brolin as Mons. Jefferson Wicks
• Mila Kunis as Chief Geraldine Scott
• Jeremy Renner as Dr. Nat Sharp
• Kerry Washington as Vera Draven, Esq.
• Andrew Scott as Lee Ross
• Cailee Spaeny as Simone Vivane
• Daryl McCormack as Cy Draven
• Thomas Haden Church as Samson Holt
• Jeffrey Wright as Bp. Langstrom

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Will ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery‘ Be Available in Theaters?

“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will have a limited theatrical release from November 26, 2025.