Knives Out Watch Order & Timeline
Benoit Blanc listens carefully when people explain why a death could not possibly involve them. His cases bring him into circles where money, reputation and old grievances make everyone worth watching. Each Knives Out mystery supplies a fresh setting and suspects, with Blanc's patient questions cutting through their carefully rehearsed stories.
Timeline guide
Knives Out: Choose a Case for Benoit Blanc
Knives Out is the original introduction to Blanc, but each case has a new mystery and suspects. You can begin with Glass Onion or Wake Up Dead Man without solving the earlier cases first.
- Entries
- 3
- Released
- 3
- Span
- 2019-2025
A returning detective does not mean the previous victim's case is left unfinished.
Overview & recommendation
The pleasure is meeting a fresh group of people who all have something to explain. Blanc's questions connect the films, while the household, island gathering or church community gives each investigation its own tensions.
That makes order a matter of preference rather than homework. Release order introduces Blanc naturally; choosing a setting you are drawn to is also a sensible way to begin.
Start Knives Out for the wealthy family's estate mystery, Glass Onion for the island reunion or Wake Up Dead Man for the church case. Finish the chosen film before reading explanations or comparing solutions; the earlier films' revelations are not required clues.
A Release Route or a Mystery You Choose 3 entries
The listed sequence follows Blanc's film appearances. Follow it for the original introduction, or choose a case independently without needing to recreate the earlier investigations.
- 12019Knives OutFilm · 2019
- 22022Glass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryFilm · 2022
- 32025Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryFilm · 2025
Frequently asked questions 6 answers
Will Glass Onion make no sense without Knives Out?
Its crime and suspect group are introduced within that film. You can follow the mystery without knowing the first film's solution.
Do the films keep the same suspects?
Each main case introduces a different ensemble. Blanc is the recurring detective, rather than the head of one continuing investigation into the same family.
How many Knives Out movies are there?
There are 3 Knives Out movies released between 2019 and 2025.
What is the chronological order of Knives Out?
In chronological (in-universe) order, Knives Out begins with Knives Out (2019) and ends with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The full chronological list of 3 movies is above.
What is the release order of Knives Out?
By release date, Knives Out starts with Knives Out (2019). The most recent release is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025).
What is the newest Knives Out release?
The newest released movie is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025). See where it falls in the chronological and watch order lists above.
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