Now, THR is reporting on some details behind Netflix’s massive deal to acquire the rights to Knives Out sequels. In February of last year, Lionsgate was seemingly moving ahead with a sequel, but in a Knives Out-style twist, it was announced that Netflix had instead closed a deal.
According to THR, the deal gives Johnson “immense creative control” and the only contingencies are that Craig must return and each sequel must have at least the budget of the 2019 film, which was $40 million.