Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola Holmes franchise is about to do what the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock films couldn’t

With so many Sherlock Holmes Adaptations exist, it’s understandable why Netflix Enola Holmes has achieved successes that others (like Robert Downey Jr.’s 2009 film) have failed to achieve because it stands out from the rest. Besides, it doesn’t do any harm Enola Holmes features an all-star cast including Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter and more. Nevertheless, the adaptation is from 2009 Sherlock Holmes starring Downey Jr. was a success and quite entertaining. Unfortunately, Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes has not yet reached its peak Enola Holmesand maybe it never will.

Brown plays the character of the same name in Enola Holmeswhich is based on the book series by Nancy Springer The Mysteries of Enola Holmes. Meanwhile, Henry Cavill plays Sherlock Holmes, who is classified as a supporting character since the Netflix film series is all about the famous detective’s sister. As mentioned above, both Enola Holmes Movies were a triumph for the streaming service, regarding reviews and critical response. So it’s no surprise that Netflix has given the green light Enola Holmes 3 (per Collider).

Enola Holmes will complete a trilogy before the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock films

Netflix announced that “Enola Holmes 3” is in the works

Since Enola Holmes 3 has been confirmed, the Netflix franchise has officially surpassed Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes Two-film series, although the latter is older. The first Enola Holmes The film premiered in 2020 to critical acclaim and became one of the most-watched Netflix original films. His success led to a sequel, Enola Holmes 2which was released in 2022 and was also a triumph, which is why the announcement of Enola Holmes 3 is not surprising.

Meanwhile, Downey Jr Sherlock Holmes The franchise failed to complete a trilogy. Guy Ritchie’s 2009 historical mystery action film starring Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. John Watson was a box office success and received positive reviews. As a result, Warner Bros. ordered a second film – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The 2011 film was a commercial success, but was less critically well received than the first. Despite it, Another sequel is said to be in development, but it has yet to see the light of day.

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A third film is in development hell

Robert Downey Jr. could complete that Sherlock Holmes trilogy one day, but it won’t be that fast. The third film has been in development hell for over a decade. After various pre-production issues and rewrites, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted opportunities Sherlock Holmes 3.

Despite these problems Downey Jr. claims the franchise is still a priority, than two Sherlock Holmes TV series are also in development for Max. However, you shouldn’t wait for a second sequel. In November 2024, Jude Law discussed the status of Sherlock Holmes 3 during an interview with The playlistand his comments were not reassuring. Law said:

“I think there’s a new version of the script that I haven’t read yet. And then the question arises: ‘How much does it cost? And can we do it?’”

The door is open for the studio to complete the trilogy, but there’s still a chance the franchise could end after just two films. Only time will tell if Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes The series continues. In the meantime, fans can look forward to a third Enola Holmes Film coming soon to Netflix.

Enola Holmes

The Enola Holmes Reinventing the classic detective genre with fresh, youthful energy, the franchise centers on Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister Enola. Led by Millie Bobby Brown’s charismatic performance, the films follow Enola as she grapples with Victorian-era mysteries and societal challenges while outwitting her famous brother. With its mix of sharp wit, captivating mysteries and a strong feminist undertone Enola Holmes has quickly become a standout series on Netflix, with a third installment in the works.

Created by

Nancy Springer, Harry Bradbeer, Jack Thorne

Sources: Collider, The Playlist