Knives Out 2 is easily one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2022, in streaming or in theatres. Knives Out 1 was a critically and commercially acclaimed whodunit, with a crackling storyline and exceptional cast! Ever since Netflix acquired the franchise for an eye-popping figure, Netflix users have been waiting breathlessly for Knives Out 2 to stream. It is slated to drop sometime in 2022. Now we have definite news on when audiences can expect Knives Out 2 to premiere on Netflix.
As per sources in the know, Rian Johnson, creator of the Knives Out franchise, and Netflix are planning a Fall 2022 premiere for Knives Out 2. This means, Netflix plans to release the Daniel Craig headlined film sometime in the last quarter of 2022, between October to December. The late release is also owing to the fact that Netflix hopes that Knives Out 2 will make a splash in the film festivals and awards circuit too, just like its predecessor Knives Out did. The debut film of the franchise had won a nomination for Best Screenplay at the Academy Awards 2020.
Fall is fast becoming Netflix’s designated season for its biggest and buzziest films. Fall 2021 saw the release of big ticket Netflix films, ‘Red Notice’, ‘The Power Of The Dog’, ‘Tick Tick…Boom’, ‘Don’t Look Up’, ‘The Lost Daughter’, among a clutch of others. Several of these films are favourites to win awards in various categories at prestigious awards events. Knives Out 2 being Netflix’s tentpole films makes it the ideal candidate to make a buzz in the Fall 2022 film scene.
For those who don’t know, Knives Out 2 will have Daniel Craig returning to reprise his role of the quirky private investigator, Benoit Blanc. The cast also comprises Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr, Kate Hudson, among others. Rian Johnson returns as writer, director and showrunner for Knives Out 2.
Netflix acquired the Knives Out sequels, Knives Out 2 and Knives Out 3 from original owner Lionsgate, under a whopping $469 million deal. Looking at the mouthwatering cast for Knives Out 2, Netflix seems to have picked up a cool deal and a winner in its kitty.