Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Famed private investigator Benoit Blanc is drawn to a sun-soaked Greek island when a tech mogul gathers a motley group of former colleagues and friends for what looks like a celebratory weekend. What begins as playful banter and old grievances quickly turns into suspicion as secrets leak and tensions flare among the guests. Blanc moves through layers of alibis, rivalries, and staged performances, asking sharp questions and watching social masks slip. The film keeps its central mystery tight, revealing enough to intrigue while keeping major twists and the final resolution under wraps until the right moment.

Rian Johnson wrote and directed the film, which is an original follow-up to his earlier whodunit, released in 2022 with a limited theatrical window before a wider streaming debut on Netflix. The ensemble cast includes Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, and Leslie Odom Jr.

Rather than chasing traditional box office totals, the release strategy favored a short run in cinemas followed by a global rollout on Netflix, where viewers could watch it at home. That distribution choice shaped its commercial footprint differently from typical wide-release studio mysteries.

The movie helped renew mainstream interest in the modern whodunit, mixing puzzle-driven plotting with contemporary satire about tech wealth and influence. Images of the lavish island setting and the sharp, often ironic exchanges among characters circulated widely online, prompting conversations about privilege, fame, and performative morality.

Critical responses were generally positive, reflected in an average user vote of 7.034 out of 10 from over 6,000 votes. Reviewers highlighted the strong ensemble performances, Janelle Monáe and Daniel Craig in particular, and the film's blend of humor and mystery. Thematically, it leans into social critique, lampooning billionaire culture while still offering clever clue work for mystery fans.