ENOLA HOLMES 3: HENRY CAVILL RETURNS AS SHERLOCK
Henry Cavill is officially back as Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming third film of Netflix’s Enola Holmes franchise. After the success of the first two installments, the story continues with Millie Bobby Brown returning as the titular character—and this time, things are taking a darker, more mature turn.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
- Filming began in April 2025 and successfully wrapped up by late June 2025.
- The movie was primarily shot in the United Kingdom, with additional key scenes filmed in Malta, giving the film a new European atmosphere rich in history and architecture.
- The change in setting suggests that this will be Enola’s most international and dangerous case yet.
CAST & CREW
- Millie Bobby Brown reprises her dual role as lead actress and co-producer.
- Henry Cavill returns as Sherlock Holmes, in what is expected to be his most involved appearance yet.
- Louis Partridge is back as Viscount Tewkesbury, continuing the slow-burning romance with Enola.
- Other returning cast members include Helena Bonham Carter as their mother Eudoria Holmes and Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson.
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster reprises her role as Moriarty.
- Philip Barantini, known for his intense and grounded storytelling, directs the third installment.
- Jack Thorne, who wrote the previous two films, is once again handling the screenplay.
STORYLINE & TONE
Enola Holmes 3 takes a darker and more emotional direction than its predecessors. The story is set mostly in Malta, where Enola is drawn into a high-stakes mystery involving political espionage, missing persons, and a personal threat to her family.
Expect more serious themes, emotionally driven character arcs, and greater involvement from Sherlock, as he and Enola are forced to work closer together than ever before.
The Holmes siblings will face not only a complex investigation but also rising tension between their conflicting styles of detection and responsibility.
RELEASE ESTIMATE
- While Netflix has not yet confirmed the exact date, based on the filming schedule, the film is expected to be released sometime between late 2025 and early 2026.
- Netflix is reportedly planning a big marketing push, making this one of their headline releases for that year.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Enola Holmes 3 is shaping up to be the most mature and gripping entry in the franchise yet. With Henry Cavill taking on a larger role, fans will get to see a more involved Sherlock Holmes, potentially mentoring his younger sister while also confronting his own dilemmas.
Expect action, mystery, sibling rivalry, emotional depth—and of course, the sharp intelligence that defines the Holmes legacy.