A murder mystery movie night is perfect for cozy nights in, and it is one of Hollywood's most enduring genres. Arthur Conan Doyle with Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allen Poe with his dark gothic fiction are considered two of the earliest titans in the mystery genre. In fact, Sherlock Holmes was one of the first literary characters adapted to the screen in the 1900 silent short, Sherlock Holmes Baffled. From that point, movies and mystery were intrinsically linked. Perry Mason, Nancy Drew, adaptations of Agatha Christie's novels, and more followed. There would be no stemming the appetite film fans would have for the genre. 2ae1

When discussing the potential of a third Murder Mysterymovie, stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston revealed that there is one detail that will stay the same in the next installment, avoiding a major Hollywood romance trope. Murder Mystery is a romantic mystery and comedy following a married couple who find themselves involved in a murder investigation on their vacation. The first film was released in 2019 and a sequel Murder Mystery 2 came out in 2023, both on Netflix.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Murder Mystery 2.

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Murder Mystery 2.

Netflix's Murder Mystery 2 includes a big cast with new characters ing Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston's franchise. Written by James Vanderbilt and directed by Jeremy Garelick, Murder Mystery 2 is the sequel to 2019's successful whodunnit comedy starring Sandler and Aniston. It is the latest example of Netflix and Sandler's successful partnership to create original movies for the streaming service that can appeal to the entire family. Murder Mystery 2 has been met with mixed reviews upon its release.

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Murder Mystery 2!

Just two weeks since its streaming release, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysteryhas quickly become one of Netflix's most-watched movies, and that could be good news for Adam Sandler's Murder Mystery 2. Although Netflix already owns several mystery properties, including Enola Holmes and Wednesday, the streaming service bought the Knives Outfranchise thanks to the popularity of the original movie. Glass Onion follows Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc crack a new case, and the sassy Southern detective will return for the third installment of the series which is currently in development.

Adam Sandler was one of the biggest stars of the multiplex throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Many of the era’s highest-grossing comedies were headlined by Sandler. But about a decade ago, he signed with Netflix and transitioned into streaming, starting with his western parody The Ridiculous 6. Fans of the Sandman might never get to see one of his Happy Madison comedies on a big screen again, but thanks to Netflix, they’ll have at least one new one to look forward to every year.

Knives Out was a major critical and commercial hit in 2019, so anticipation for the Knives Out 2 is high. The eagerly awaited sequel has added a number of successful actors to its ensemble cast. But while waiting, why not explore the films that have inspired the modern whodunit? In a century of cinema, mysteries have captivated audiences along the way, from major box office hits to cult classics.

A Murder Mystery 2 video confirms Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston have wrapped filming. Murder Mystery debuted in June of 2019 and set a new streaming record for Netflix's original movies. Written by James Vanderbilt, Murder Mystery sured almost 31 million views in three days. Last September, Netflix announced that Sandler and Aniston would reprise their roles as Nick and Audrey Spitz for Murder Mystery 2. Recently, updates on the sequel have surfaced after filming began. These include featuring Aniston and Sandler reunited in a tropical setting, and Mark Strong, Jodie Smith-Turner, and Tony Goldwyn ing the cast.