Netflix has officially set the stage for the return of one of television’s most celebrated detectives. The streamer announced on social media that Luther stars Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson, and Dermot Crowley will reunite for an all-new movie, continuing the gritty saga of detective John Luther. “Luther, Alice, and Schenk are BACK,” Netflix tweeted, teasing fans with the promise of another dark, psychological thrill ride. “Luther has been secretly called back into service amidst a new wave of brutal, seemingly random murders. But how can he save London when everyone on all sides seems to want him dead?”
The upcoming film will serve as a sequel to 2023’s Luther: The Fallen Sun, bringing back Elba’s tormented yet brilliant detective for another high-stakes case. Ruth Wilson returns as the enigmatic and dangerous Alice Morgan — Luther’s unpredictable foil and twisted soulmate — while Dermot Crowley reprises his role as the steadfast Superintendent Schenk. The movie reunites the original creative team, with Luther creator Neil Cross penning the script and Jamie Payne back in the director’s chair. Filming is set to begin in early 2026.
Within hours of the announcement, Netflix’s post amassed more than 2,900 likes and a wave of excited reactions. Fans flooded the comments with memes, theories, and nostalgia for the franchise’s signature blend of psychological depth and brooding London noir. Some playfully compared the trio to an “adult Scooby-Doo squad,” while others celebrated the return of Luther’s complex moral universe — where the line between justice and obsession often blurs.
Since its debut in 2010, Luther has carved out a unique place in modern crime drama, earning Idris Elba critical acclaim and a devoted global following. With its mix of gothic atmosphere, cerebral storytelling, and raw emotional intensity, the series has remained a benchmark in British television. Now, as Luther prepares to return to screens once again, fans are ready to dive back into the chaos — where every choice has consequences, and no one is ever truly innocent.