Director Rian Johnson already knows what his next project will be after *Knives Out 3*. The highly anticipated sequel, also known as *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*, held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, where it received overwhelmingly positive reviews.
*Knives Out 3* is scheduled for release in select theaters on November 26 before it becomes available on the Netflix streaming platform on December 12.
### Rian Johnson’s Next Movie: A Departure from Knives Out
Speaking with *Empire Magazine*, Johnson revealed that his next film after *Wake Up Dead Man* won’t be another *Knives Out* installment. Instead, he plans to shift gears and explore a completely different genre.
“The most exciting thing right now is this idea I have in my head for the next thing I’m gonna make, and I think ultimately, that’s all you can do, is just kind of follow your nose,” Johnson said. “If I had to define it genre-wise, I’d say it harkens back to the ’70s paranoid thrillers. It’s got a light sci-fi element to it.”
### Theatrical Experience Remains Paramount
While Johnson expressed that he is “very, very happy” partnering with Netflix for the *Knives Out* movies, his upcoming project may not be released through the streaming giant. He indicated a desire for the film to have a larger theatrical presence.
“I’ve said that the theatrical experience is very, very important to me,” he explained. “It’s something I really believe in, and I feel like the reports of its death are greatly exaggerated. We see that this year, with movies like *Sinners* — something genuinely exciting by one of our great new filmmakers, connecting with audiences in a huge way, and in a way where people want to get out to the theatre to see it. That’s really exciting to me.”
For now, further details about Johnson’s next project after *Knives Out 3* are being kept under wraps. Fans will have to wait a little longer to learn more about what the acclaimed director has in store next.
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