Sherlock Holmes 3 (2020)

Overview

"Sherlock Holmes 3" is a long-awaited continuation of the adventure-detective franchise, currently in development. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are expected to return to the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Dexter Fletcher is attached as director, Chris Brancato is writing the screenplay, and Susan Downey is producing. The studio is Warner Bros. Pictures. An exact release date has not yet been announced; premieres were previously planned for December 2020 and 2021, but due to production delays and the COVID-19 pandemic, the release was postponed multiple times. As of 2024–2026, the project remains in active development, with no confirmed shooting schedule.

Franchise chronology

• "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) — the first film in the series, in which Holmes and Watson investigate a conspiracy by a secret society.
• "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" (2011) — the sequel, in which the heroes confront Professor Moriarty.
• "Sherlock Holmes 3" (in development) — the third installment, currently in pre-production.