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'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' to Open BFI Film Festival

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – The film stars Daniel Craig in his most dangerous Benoit Blanc case yet and premieres globally on Netflix Dec. 12, festival director said audiences will be kept guessing until the final frame.

  • Today, the BFI London Film Festival announced that Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will open as its 69th edition's gala on October 8 at Royal Festival Hall.
  • Following its 2019 gala appearance and 2022 closing with Glass Onion, the franchise's renewed collaboration led to selecting this film as the opening gala.
  • Daniel Craig reprises his role as Benoit Blanc, with a star-studded cast including Josh O'Connor and Glenn Close, attending the gala at Royal Festival Hall on October 8.
  • Following its festival debut, the film will premiere globally on Netflix on December 12, 2025, with simultaneous previews at UK venues.
  • The 69th BFI London Film Festival runs October 8–19, with the full program revealed September 3 and tickets on sale September 16.
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