Knives Out Movies: Release Order
The Knives Out films are a series of standalone murder mysteries written and directed by Rian Johnson, inspired by classic Agatha Christie novels. Each film features Daniel Craig as the eccentric Southern detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates a completely new case with an entirely different cast of suspects and settings.
While each mystery is self-contained and can technically be watched independently, this release order watch list allows you to experience Johnson's evolution as a mystery storyteller. From wealthy family dynamics to tech billionaire intrigue to religious institutions, each film showcases Blanc's investigative brilliance in a variety of creative settings.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Knives Out
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the eccentric Detective Benoit Blanc is called in to investigate. He must navigate through the lies and secrets of Harlan's dysfunctional family to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to investigate a mystery involving a tech billionaire and his eccentric group of friends.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with a local police chief to investigate a baffling murder at a church where a young priest has been sent to assist a charismatic monsignor. The seemingly impossible crime challenges their investigative skills as they work to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death.
Other Film Series
Bad Boys
An action-comedy franchise following Miami narcotics detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett as they take on high-stakes cases while navigating their evolving partnership.
Madea
Tyler Perry's comedy-drama series featuring the outspoken and larger-than-life Mabel 'Madea' Simmons as she intervenes in various family situations.
Miss Marple
Theatrical adaptations of Agatha Christie's amateur detective Miss Marple, featuring Margaret Rutherford's iconic 1960s series and Angela Lansbury's standalone film.
The Pink Panther
A comedy-mystery franchise following the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau through multiple eras, reboots, and continuity experiments spanning over four decades.
The Roundup
A South Korean crime action franchise following Detective Ma Seok-do as he takes on increasingly dangerous criminal organizations.
The Thin Man
A classic detective comedy series following the witty, cocktail-drinking couple Nick and Nora Charles as they solve murder mysteries together.