Enola Holmes 3. (Left to Right) Louis Partridge as Tewkesbury and Millie Bobby Brown as Enola in Enola Holmes 3. Ten million. John Wilson/Netflix ©2025.
enola holmes 3 Officially on the way! After ending production in 2025, Netflix recently confirmed that the highly anticipated third installment will arrive in summer 2026. Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and other fan favorites are back in their iconic roles. Here’s an updated preview of everything we know enola holmes 3 By early 2026.
As a quick recap, enola holmes It is based on the novels by Nancy Springer and was initially developed as a theatrical release for Warner Bros. Pictures before moving to Netflix due to global events in 2020. The first film, headlined by Millie Bobby Brown, largely followed the events of the books, while Season 2 deviated a bit and was more inspired by the source material. Both films were directed by Harry Bradbeer.
For a time, the first film was on Netflix’s list of most watched films of all time, with 189.90 million hours watched in the first 28 days of release. The second film, released in November 2022, remained in the global top 10 for four weeks after its release, with 158.03 million viewing hours. According to two Netflix engagement reports, enola holmes 1 was watched by 13.90 million people throughout 2023, and the sequel was watched by 21 million people.
Enola Holmes 3 development and release date timeline
Soon after the release of the second film, there were rumors everywhere about the development of a third film, although none were confirmed. collider was the first to report this enola holmes 3 Was in the works. This came to light during a conversation with Netflix’s then-head of film, Scott Stuber, in which the executive expressed his desire to do another film.
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In August 2024, we learned that Netflix was developing a third film. By November 2024, deadline set that the franchise will get a new director philippe barantini Taking over the reins from Harry Bradbeer. Barantini is best known for his work on the TV show band of Brothers, Chernobyl, And, more recently, boiling point. Jack Thorne (their dark stuff) returned to write the screenplay. The sequel is expected to be darker than the previous two entries and aimed at an older audience.
We can confirm that Barantini has worked with the cinematographer again Matthew Lewiswho worked with him boiling point. gary williamson Worked as a production designer. in aaron And David Ridley Serve as a musician.
Produced by Mary Parent, Ali Mendes, Joshua Grode and Alex Garcia enola holmes 3 For Legendary Entertainment, Millie Bobby Brown is producing for Brown’s production company PCMA Productions. Jake Bongiovi and Isobel Richards executive-produce for PCMA with Michael Dreyer.
In January 2026, Netflix’s “Next on Netflix 2026” / “What Next?” Slate revealed, streamer officially confirmed enola holmes 3 It will be released in the summer of 2026, setting the film up as a major blockbuster tentpole for the season. The announcement also included several highly anticipated first-look images.
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when was it produced enola holmes 3?
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UK and studio filming
Principal photography for enola holmes 3 Officially began on April 10, 2025 in the United Kingdom, when Millie Bobby Brown completed its year-long shooting. ‘Stranger Things’ The fifth and final season. According to the report of Screen Global Productionproduction started Shepperton Studio In Surrey, England.
Netflix confirmed that production had begun with the unveiling of the cast and a promotional video later that month.
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Malta filming locations and economic impact
Following the UK studio shoot, production moved to the Mediterranean for the final weeks of filming. as detailed screen malta And tvmnewsThe crew shot for over a month at various iconic locations including the Maltese historic capital vallettawalled city of medina, Mellieħa, Ħ’attardand this Malta Film Studio. According to reports, the production was a major economic boon for the island, benefiting from the Malta Film Commission’s cash rebate program and employing over 360 Maltese and Gozitan crew members. To celebrate the successful shooting, Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech and Minister of Culture, Owen Bonnici visited the set in Mdina during the final days of filming.
according to oh my maltaLead actress Millie Bobby Brown spotted around town naxar With her husband Jake Bongiovi. Additionally, British actress Helena Bonham Carter, who reprises her role as Eudoria Holmes, took time off the set to visit Popeye’s Village, the popular tourist attraction in Meliça.
Production Disruptions: Food Poisoning Incident
Filming in the Mediterranean was not entirely smooth. As reported ibtimes uk (citing initial reports) Sun), production had to be temporarily halted in June 2025 due to serious food poisoning problems. Several cast and crew members, including Millie Bobby Brown, fell ill after consuming suspected contaminated seafood provided by on-set catering. Fortunately, the illness was short-lived; Those affected recovered quickly, and filming rapidly resumed, officially ending on June 27, 2025.
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Filming officially completed on June 27, 2025. director philippe barantini shared an Instagram Reel confirming the end of shooting, while Millie Bobby Brown posted behind-the-scenes photos with the apt caption, “Case closed.”
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what will happen in enola holmes 3?
Given that the films no longer follow the book’s blueprint, we can look to the end of the second film for hints. After the factory poisoning conspiracy is solved, Enola Holmes opens an office in London for her new detective agency. Meanwhile, Sherlock got a new roommate, Dr. John Watson, and his archenemy, Moriarty, escaped – meaning she could play a major role going forward.
Netflix has provided the following official logline for the third film:
“The adventure follows detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case that is more intriguing and treacherous than ever before.”
who is being impersonated enola holmes 3?
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In April 2025, when production began, Netflix announced returning characters for the sequel. Here is the list of confirmed main cast:
- millie bobby brown (Stranger Things, The Electric State) as Enola Holmes
- Louis Partridge (pistol, Disclaimer) as Ernest Tewksbury
- Himesh Patel (Tomorrow, station eleven) as Dr. John Watson
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster (dune, sex education) as Mira Troy
- Henry Cavill (Magician, man of Steel) as Sherlock Holmes
- helena bonham carter (Crown, harry potter) as Eudoria Holmes
in addition to the above, susan wokoma And Adeel Akhtar reprized their roles as Edith and Detective Lestrade respectively.
We can also confirm several new additions and minor roles for the third film:
- Joe Azzopardi Mikail as Mizzi
- irven phoenix in an unknown role
- Burnt Colaco (batman) as an officer
- mike parrish (lockerbie) as Viscount Chelmsford
What is the age rating of Enola Holmes 3?
Following in the footsteps of the first and second films, the film will once again be PG-13, with the official film ratings board confirming “some violence”.
are you excited? return of enola holmes For a third Netflix entry in summer 2026? Let us know in the comments.