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With the release of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” on Netflix, film enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly immersing themselves in Rian Johnson’s latest thrilling detective tale. The inception of Johnson’s murder-mystery narrative traces back to 2019 with the original “Knives Out,” which revolved around a perplexing and pivotal demise within a prosperous yet dysfunctional family.
Each instalment in this cinematic series boasts a stellar cast of top-tier celebrities, featuring luminaries such as Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, and Janelle Monáe.
Despite the enduring popularity of Johnson’s brainchild, some aficionados might be curious about the total number of films that fall under this particular murder-mystery genre. So, before you embark on your Netflix journey with “Glass Onion,” let’s delve into how many movies are encompassed within Johnson’s captivating whodunit repertoire.
How many ‘Knives Out’ movies are there?
As of now, there are two movies in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise. The first film, “Knives Out” (2019), introduced audiences to a complex murder mystery within a wealthy, dysfunctional family, featuring an ensemble cast of A-list celebrities including Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, and Janelle Monáe.
The second installment, titled “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” follows a similar premise and sees the return of Daniel Craig as the intuitive detective Benoit Blanc. In this critically acclaimed sequel, Blanc takes on a new case, employing his keen deductive skills to unravel another seemingly unsolvable mystery. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” was even nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Regarding the future of the franchise, a third Knives Out movie is currently in development. While specific plot details and release information are not yet available, Rian Johnson has mentioned in an interview with Variety that the third instalment will take a different direction tonally and thematically, promising a fresh and unique narrative.
No matter the direction Johnson chooses to explore, fans can anticipate that the third edition will continue the strong legacy of the Knives Out series. In the meantime, viewers can enjoy “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” which is available for streaming on Netflix.