A short while ago, a sequel to 2019's hit film star Daniel Craig returning. Knives Out's Twitter asked fans for possible sequel titles, with the responses being so hilarious that Johnson stated they were distracting him from actually writing the movie.
However, it's probable that Johnson may not have to look too far for a sequel title. In fact, all he may have to do is watch the original movie. Knives Out has a lot of wayward lines and Easter Eggs that could work as sequel titles.
Enter: Benoit Blanc
Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc has been confirmed to be returning for another mystery in Knives Out 2. On the same Twitter post, many fans stated that the movie should be subtitled A Benoit Blanc Mystery, making it clear that the next film would be its own beast.
Whether that happens or not, a line towards the end of the film could do a similar job. As Blanc details the intricacies of the events surrounding the death of Harlan Thrombey, he refers to how he was roped in stating "Enter: Benoit Blanc." A theatre production reference that may have more behind it.
A Game Without Consequence
Speaking of Harlan Thrombey. In a flashback where Harlan talks to Marta just before his death, he discusses his grandson Ransom, who, to put it mildly, is an amoral rapscallion. He states young people like Ransom go around treating life like a game without consequence.
It clearly is an analogy that holds a lot of weight, but it could be a good sequel title. The sequel probably shouldn't have anything to do with ransom, but "A Game Without Consequences" is a title that could mean a lot of things.
The Last Of The Gentleman Sleuths
When the hero, Benoit Blanc, is finally introduced by name in Knives Out, Joni Thrombey, Harlan's Instagram obsessed daughter-in-law, remarks that she read a Tweet about a New Yorker article that was about Blanc. The article regarded him as "The Last Of The Gentleman Sleuths."
Blanc is many things and a gentleman is one, so this could be nothing more than a flowery title. But what if it has more to its meaning? Was there a group called The Gentleman Sleuths? If so, what happened to them? It's an odd thing to wonder about, but it is something to work with.
The Menagerie Tragedy
Though it would perhaps be unwise to name the sequel after one of Harlan Thrombey's fictional books, it could work in some cases. As Blanc, Marta, Lieutenant Elliot, and Trooper Wagner prowl through the woods of Harlan's estate, Trooper Wagner mentions that the statues of animals surrounding the woods are a tribute to "The Menagerie Tragedy" trilogy of novels.
Lieutenant Elliot sarcastically dismissed Wagner's trivia, but perhaps audiences shouldn't have. The name "The Menagerie Tragedy" rolls off the tongue with a grace usually reserved for Olympic figure skaters. Perhaps a case awaits Blanc that is reminiscent of Harlan's acclaimed trilogy.
The Needle Game
This Harlan Thrombey book is a little more subtle than the other ones, as "The Needle Game" is not mentioned in a line of dialogue. In one of many shots of the Clue board made flesh that is Harlan's home, one of his novels, "The Needle Game," is visible.
The cover shows a train in motion, perhaps referring to the setting of the plot. For those familiar with the works of Agatha Christie, a train is always a fun location for a murder mystery, especially with an eccentric sleuth as a enger.
Watson
A great detective always needs his sidekick. Holmes has Watson, Poirot has Captain Hastings, Batman has Robin, and Benoit Blanc has Marta Cabrera. Harlan Thrombey's nurse was dismissed by his family until she proved to be their downfall.
Proving to be the only good person in Harlan's life, she put her kind heart (and bizarre stomach disorder) to good use, and ended up being responsible for putting the man behind Harlan's death in the slammer. Though Marta might be a bit busy at the moment, it would be fun to see her and Blanc go on at least one more adventure.
Gravity's Rainbow
Knives Out fans may be surprised to find out that Gravity's Rainbow is actually a book that exists. Written by Inherent Vice novelist Thomas Pynchon, the book is famous for being as acclaimed as it is unapproachable.
This behemoth of a novel is referenced by Benoit Blanc in a monologue, though he its he hasn't read it, no one really has. However, another thing that Blanc goes out of his way to point out is that it has a dynamite title.
Vultures At The Feast
Towards the end of the film, Blanc confronts Harlan's spoiled family, launching into a brief, explosive rant after they attempted to hang Harlan's death on Marta. In his tirade, he describes them as a bunch of "...vultures at the feast. Knives out and beaks bloody!"
Following Knives Out with "Beaks Bloody" is a tad on-the-nose, but "Vultures At The Feast" is certainly a title with some gravitas. Though, as Blanc predicted, the Thrombeys didn't get bailed out, there are always vultures at the feast somewhere.
In For A Penny
With no chance of escape, no chance of buying their way out, the person responsible for Harlan's demise attempts to murder Marta with a knife. Just before the attempt is made, they state "Well, like the old man said. In for a penny..."
It's a reference to the old saying "In for a penny, in for a pound." An adage uttered by Benoit Blanc as he unpacked the true nature of Harlan's ing, "In For A Penny" may sound a tad more Raymond Chandler than Agatha Christie, but it is a catchy title.
Dyegadalme
What better way to end than with a cheat? This isn't actually a hint in the movie, but it is one related to the movie. On Blood Like Wine's official website, the about section, which talks about Harlan Thrombey's legacy, has several highlighted letters in the text. If one were to jot those letters down, they'd find the word "Dyegadalme."
What does "Dyegadalme" mean? Absolutely nothing...so far. While this may be reading too much into a silly little detail, it probably is either an anagram or a clue pointing towards the next film. Although that may be a tantalizing theory, , physical evidence can tell a clear story with a forked tongue.
