'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Release Date Confirmed As Trailer Teases Cast

Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back and ready for his next case, as the first details for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery have been released.

On Thursday, September 8, director Rian Johnson took to Twitter to share the first look at the cast in his forthcoming film, a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2019 murder mystery Knives Out.

Here is everything you need to know about the film, and when it will be released.

When is 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Out?

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is set to be given a limited theatrical run as well as be released on Netflix.

When revealing the first trailer for the film, the streaming platform also confirmed that it would be coming out on December 23.

The film is having its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and it will also be the Closing Night film at the BFI London Film Festival in October.

What Will 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Be About?

The exact details of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery have not been revealed yet, but the trailer teased some of what is set to take place.

Craig's Benoit Blanc is holidaying with a group in Greece, and during the getaway a murder, or perhaps more than one, takes place.

Netflix also revealed the plot as follows: "A mysterious set of invitations, a reclusive millionaire's private island and a wealthy set of friends tie it all together. Oh, and there's the small matter of that mysterious death."

Johnson spoke to Netflix about the film, saying of its setting: "I was writing [Glass Onion] during the lockdown of 2020, and I wanted to be on a beach vacation more than anything."

He added: "So much of why I'm so into making these is that they just bring me an intense amount of joy. Working with Daniel in this genre and having fun with it and the humor, getting to work with a new group of actors every time, everything about it just brings me happiness."

Who Will Star in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'?

Craig leads a star-studded cast in the sequel as he is joined by Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Janelle Monáe and Edward Norton.

Norton portrays Miles Bron, while Hudson is Birdie Jay, Bautista plays Duke Cody, Henwick portrays Peg, and Hahn is Claire Debella.

Odom Jr. takes on the role of Lionel Toussaint, Monáe is Cassandra Brand, and Cline plays a character named Whiskey.

Is There a Trailer for 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'?

Yes, a trailer was released by Johnson and Netflix on Twitter, which they revealed at the same time, on Thursday, September 8.

The clip gives fans a closer look at each of the characters and the potential danger that they all come to be in.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery will be released in select theaters and on Netflix on Friday, December 23