Netflix has become the ultimate streaming powerhouse, turning countless nights into couch cinema marathons with its massive catalog of hits and hidden gems. From heart-stopping thrillers to quirky mysteries, the platform keeps viewers hooked and eagerly awaiting the next big drop. Yet, with the upcoming release of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, a fresh storm is brewing beneath the streaming surface, and fans are making their voices heard loud and clear.

The third chapter of the Knives Out saga, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, directed by Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig’s beloved detective Benoit Blanc, is set to debut on Netflix on December 12, 2025. Unlike its predecessors that dazzled on the big screen, this installment will most probably skip the theatrical curtain call, diving straight into the streaming pool. This bold move has sparked calls from fans demanding Netflix be shut down, feeling snubbed by what they see as a cinematic invitation turned cold, digital-only RSVP.

With box office hits like Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery pulling in over $300 million each worldwide, the move to go straight to streaming feels like Netflix is throwing a curveball. They point to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’s streaming success as proof, but many viewers are left wondering if something vital is lost without the theater glow. This has triggered an outcry, with fans passionately insisting these mysteries deserve the grandeur and popcorn magic of the big screen experience.

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While Netflix rides the streaming wave, fans are riding a very different train, one filled with fiery reactions, heated debates, and calls that Netflix should rethink its all-online party.

Adding fuel to the fire, Daniel Craig revealed to Variety that fans want to experience Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery in theaters with their families, a classic movie night dream. He hopes Netflix listens, but the streamer remains tight-lipped. Meanwhile, outraged fans have stormed social media with fiery memes, petitions, and even shutdown calls, demanding Benoit Blanc get the theatrical spotlight he—and they—deserve.

While outrage boiled over from those demanding a theatrical release, another camp stood firmly behind Netflix, defending the streaming-only move and serving up reasons faster than Benoit Blanc solves a mystery.

Netflix's move throws fuel on the ever-sizzling streaming and theater debate, spotlighting the battle between exclusive online drops and fans craving the big-screen thrill. With the release date closing in, will Netflix flip the script for its devoted audience, or are fans doomed to binge Benoit Blanc in pajamas? One thing is clear: this showdown is just getting started, and popcorn will be flying.

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What are your thoughts on Netflix’s probable decision to release Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery exclusively on streaming? Do you believe major films belong in theaters, or is streaming the future? Let us know in the comments below.