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Following the resounding success of the first two films, Netflix has announced plans for Enola Holmes 3 which promises to continue the beloved teen detective movie series. Based on the series of novels by Nancy Springer, Enola Holmes, and its sequel, follow the teenage sister of Sherlock Holmes as the eponymous detective (Millie Bobby Brown) uses her sleuthing skills to crack cases that put even her famous brother to shame. Mixing fourth-wall-breaking humor and genuinely intriguing mystery plots, Enola Holmes was a perfect mid-pandemic release for Netflix in 2020.

Critics praised Brown's performance, and the movie as a whole, pointing out its fun atmosphere and unique spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes universe (via Rotten Tomatoes). The bulk of the cast returned for Enola Holmes 2 in 2022, and the sequel far exceeded expectations by being just as praised as its predecessor and topping Netflix's viewership charts (via Media Play News). Another sequel seemed imminent, but it took until late 2023 for Netflix to offer promising updates on Enola Holmes 3.

Enola Holmes & Enola Holmes 2 are available to stream on Netflix

Enola Holmes 3 Latest News

Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

After a year of speculation, the latest news regarding the film is that Netflix has confirmed a script for Enola Holmes 3 is in development. Scott Stuber serves as Netflix's Head of Film, and he spoke glowingly of Millie Bobby Brown while labeling her as one of Netflix's "homegrown stars" thanks to her turn as Eleven in the wildly popular Stranger Things. While scant little else has been revealed about the potential film, updates are sure to come soon.

Stranger Things also streams exclusively on Netflix.

Enola Holmes 3 Is Not Confirmed

Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes Looking Serious in Enola Holmes 2

Though the announcement from Netflix is promising, Enola Holmes 3 is not confirmed just yet. Scripts are developed all the time by studios that never see the light of day, but the Enola Holmes franchise is a bit different. Likely, Enola Holmes 3 will be officially confirmed soon, since the first two movies were such a smashing success for Netflix.

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Enola Holmes 3 Cast

Tewkesbury and Enola kiss in Enola Holmes 2

Enola Holmes 3 isn't even confirmed yet, but it will almost certainly feature a few returning faces in the cast if it does eventually become a reality. The franchise is anchored by Millie Bobby Brown as Enola, and Henry Caville has appeared in both as her older brother Sherlock. Additionally, Helena Bonham Carter has been a stalwart cast member as the Holmes matriarch, Eudoria, and she will likely return.

Enola Holmes 3 Story Details

Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes holds a magnifying glass in a scene from Enola Holmes 2.

Except for major book changes in Enola Holmes 2, the stories of the movies have been following the book series linearly. Therefore, it is likely that Enola Holmes 3 will follow the plot of Springer's third book, The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. In the novel, Enola avoids being sent to finishing school in order to help locate Dr. John Watson, Sherlock's close friend and associate. Enola Holmes 3 will probably add a few additional flourishes and expand upon the hit YA novels.

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    Enola Holmes
    Summary:
    Enola Holmes stars Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character from the young adult novel series of the same name. When Enola Holmes, Sherlock's (Henry Cavill) teen sister, discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother, Sherlock ( and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord. Enola, the youngest of the Holmes family, has big shoes to fill but is more than up to the task. Using her deductive skills and cunning, she can follow the trail of clues left by her mother and begin her search, all while thwarting a potential murder plot. Enola Holmes is adapted from The Enola Holmes Mysteries by author Nancy Springer and utilizes characters from the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. The film was released on Netflix on September 23 2020, with a sequel set to premiere on November 4 2022.
    Release Date:
    2020-09-23
    Cast:
    Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter, Sam Claflin, Fiona Shaw, Henry Cavill, Louis Partridge, Burn Gorman, Adeel Akhtar, Susie Wokoma
    Director:
    Harry Bradbeer
    Genres:
    Crime, Mystery, Drama, Adventure
    Rating:
    PG-13
    Runtime:
    123 minutes
    Writers:
    Jack Thorne
    Budget:
    50 million
    Studio(s):
    Netflix
    Distributor(s):
    Netflix
    Sequel(s):
    Enola Holmes 2
    Franchise(s):
    Sherlock Holmes