Tue Nov 26 17:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Enola Holmes Overtakes Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes Franchise with Third Film Greenlit
**Los Angeles, CA** – Netflix’s *Enola Holmes* franchise has officially surpassed Robert Downey Jr.’s *Sherlock Holmes* series with the announcement of a third film. While Downey Jr.’s 2009 film and its sequel were box office successes, the *Enola Holmes* series, starring Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock’s younger sister, has garnered critical acclaim and massive viewership on Netflix, leading to a confirmed third installment.
The first *Enola Holmes* film, released in 2020, was a major hit for Netflix, quickly becoming one of the platform’s most-watched original movies. The sequel, released in 2022, further solidified the franchise’s success. In contrast, a third film in the Downey Jr. series, in development for over a decade, remains stalled due to various production issues and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Downey Jr. and Jude Law have expressed continued interest, the future of the franchise remains uncertain, with Law recently citing both script revisions and budgetary concerns as potential roadblocks.
The *Enola Holmes* films, based on the Nancy Springer book series, offer a fresh perspective on the Sherlock Holmes universe, focusing on Enola’s independent adventures and feminist themes, while still featuring Henry Cavill as a supporting Sherlock Holmes. This fresh take, combined with strong performances and positive critical reception, has clearly resonated with audiences, ensuring the franchise’s continued growth on Netflix. While the future of Downey Jr.’s *Sherlock Holmes* remains unclear, *Enola Holmes 3* is currently in production and poised to further solidify its place as a leading player in the Sherlock Holmes adaptation landscape.
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