Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysteryis already out in theaters, albeit in a limited capacity. However, for those holding off until the film becomes available on Netflix next month, promotional efforts continue teasing with all the charm of its protagonist, Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc.
TheKnives Outsequel was first screened in September at the Toronto International Film Festival, wowing most critics with its hilarious and carefully crafted brand of mystery. Judging from early reviews that came out this past week,Glass Onionlooks to refine that formula.A Knives Out Mysteryis the latest Netflix production to premiere under this release scheme, withGuillermo Del Toro’sPinocchiosticking to the same plan for November and December.
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As for the actual murder case inKnives Out 2, Blanc will have his hands full this time. A new clip posted online by Netflix picked the dinner scene last seen in the trailer, where all the guests invited by billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) to his private island get the rundown on why exactly they’re all there. In the face of such an eccentric game, it’s up to Blanc to break the ice with the most obvious question possible. The clip promises audiences will have a blast whenGlass Onionfinally drops on streaming.
From this early look, it’s clear Blanc’s humor remains intact. However, the world-renowned detective’s game will have to be on point with an ensemble cast that’s even more numerous than in the firstKnives Out. Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, and Madelyn Cline join Norton and Craig for dinner inthis fashionable murder mystery.
Knives Outdirector and gamer Rian Johnsonhas said the entire cast had a lot of fun filming the sequel, whose mysteriousGlass Oniontitle takes its name from a Beatles song he thought was perfect for this plot. Despite not getting as much time withStar Warsas he would have wanted, Johnson’s future withKnives Outis much brighter, as both he and Craig seem happy to continue working on a franchise that is on its way to hitting two for two.
Sure, theThrombey family and Ana de Armas are gone, but thisKnives Outentry looks like an absolute must-watch for these upcoming holidays.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterywill be available on Netflix starting May 26, 2025.
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