Enola Holmes 3: Everything we know about Millie Bobby Brown's much-anticipated mystery threequel

Netflix has officially confirmed its plans to make Enola Holmes 3. It is expected to go into production in early 2025. The film is supposed to take Enola's story forward after the wildly fascinating adventures she embarked on in the 2022 sequel. Netflix greenlighted this project in August 2024. However, a release date has not been revealed just yet.

Jack Thorne is set to return as a screenwriter for the threequel after working on the scripts of the first two Enola Holmes movies. The first two chapters were based on the books from Nancy Springer's 'The Enola Holmes Mysteries' book series. So, it might follow the plot details from one of Springer's other stories.

According to a report in Deadline, British film director Philip Barantini is going to helm the third part. The plot details have not been revealed yet. However, they will likely proceed with Enola's journey from the final moments of the second film.

Millie Bobby Brown is expected to reprise her role as the masterful sleuth, considering her vast fanbase that boosted the viewership numbers of the first two films. Brown will potentially be joined by Henry Cavill, who formerly played her famous older brother, Sherlock Holmes. Louis Partridge, Susan Wokoma, and Adeel Akhtar are reportedly considered to be the rest of the returning cast.

When will Enola Holmes 3 be released? Everything we know so far

A still from the Enola Holmes 2 trailer (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

Enola Holmes 3 has not received an official release date yet. However, it is supposed to start filming in the early months of 2025. Sources say that the film might come out toward the end of 2025. However, a specific date or a release window has not been confirmed yet.

Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Sugar Rush) will not be returning to helm the project. Philip Barantini will take over the directing responsibilities for the upcoming threequel.

Barantini has been working as an actor for over three decades. He has starred in shows like Band of Brothers and The Responder. However, he recently received widespread recognition for co-writing and directing Boiling Point, a one-shot film that received a BAFTA nomination in the Outstanding British Film of the Year category.

Jack Throne (Wonder, His Dark Materials) will return to his writing duties for Enola Holmes 3 after working on the first two parts of this movie series. The threequel will be produced by Legendary Entertainment along with Brown's PCMA Productions.

What is the plot of Enola Holmes 3?

The first Enola Holmes movie debuted in 2020 on Netflix. This crime mystery flick introduces the viewers to Enola, Sherlock's younger sister, who embarks on a mission to find her missing mother in London. Then, the 2022 sequel showed her taking on a missing person's case after officially starting to work as a detective-for-hire.

There are no confirmed plot details for Enola Holmes 3. However, insider sources say director Philip Barantini will deviate from the established tone of the series. Barantini reportedly plans to make it a little darker than the previous installments, akin to what Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban did in the context of the beloved Harry Potter series.

Who is in the cast of Enola Holmes 3?

Enola Holmes movie series will be incomplete without the presence of Millie Bobby Brown. The Stranger Things star, who recently wrapped filming for its last season, will return in the upcoming Russo brothers' project with Chris Pratt.

Over the years, Brown has become one of the most bankable stars for the streaming giant. So, Enola Holmes 3 won't be the same without her. Henry Cavill, Louis Partridge, Susan Wokoma, and Adeel Akhtar are reportedly reprising their previous role in the upcoming threequel.