Knives Out watch order
Knives Out movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.
Each Knives Out mystery stands alone; the thread is detective Benoit Blanc. Watch them in release order: Knives Out (2019), Glass Onion (2022) and Wake Up Dead Man (2025).
How to watch the Knives Out movies in order: the full guide
All 3 films and series in the Knives Out franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Knives Out (2019); the first in chronological order is Knives Out (set in Massachusetts).
Release order
- Knives Out (Movie, 2019): Benoit Blanc's first case; works on its own.
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Movie, 2022): A murder game on a tech billionaire's island.
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Movie, 2025): Blanc's third case, in a small-town church.
Chronological order
- Knives Out (set in Massachusetts): Benoit Blanc's first case; works on its own.
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (set in A Greek island, 2020): A murder game on a tech billionaire's island.
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (set in A small-town church): Blanc's third case, in a small-town church.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Knives Out movies in?
Each Knives Out mystery stands alone; the thread is detective Benoit Blanc. Watch them in release order: Knives Out (2019), Glass Onion (2022) and Wake Up Dead Man (2025).
How many Knives Out movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the Knives Out franchise: 3 films and 0 series, released from 2019 to 2025.
How long does it take to watch all the Knives Out movies?
About 7 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Knives Out title in chronological order?
Knives Out, set in Massachusetts. In release order the first is Knives Out (2019).