Enola Holmes 3 (2026) Movie Review

Enola Holmes 3 (2026) Movie Review: A Little Too Late

It's been nearly four years since the last Enola Holmes film, and unfortunately, the wait doesn't pay off. Rather than building on the momentum of its predecessors, Enola Holmes 3 feels like a sequel that arrives long after the excitement has faded. Despite its seemingly sizable budget, impressive cast, and a talented director behind it, the film fails to recaptures the charm, wit, and energy that made the first two entries so enjoyable. Sadly, the third time isn't the charm for our young detective.

Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) and Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge) are in Malta to celebrate their wedding when Enola learns that her brother, Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill), has mysteriously disappeared. As if that weren't enough, Tewkesbury's mother also goes missing, forcing Enola to put her wedding on hold and once again take on a mystery where time is running out for their loved ones.

On paper, Enola Holmes 3 has everything going for it. The returning ensemble remains as talented as ever, the production design is lavish, and director Philip Barantini, fresh off the critically acclaimed Adolescence, brings plenty of potential. Yet despite all these ingredients, the film never comes together into something memorable. The biggest issue is that it plays everything too safely. The mystery lacks punch, the twists are easy to anticipate, and the narrative feel generic. More disappointingly, the playful personality that once defined the franchise feels noticeably muted. Enola herself is still an engaging protagonist and Millie Bobby Brown once again delivers a likable performance, but even she isn't given enough material to elevate the story beyond its predictable framework.

Ultimately, Enola Holmes 3 simply feels unnecessary. It has all the pawns to make a worthwhile sequel but it lacks the spark and soul that made audiences fall in love with the franchise in the first place. It feels like a missed opportunity and a franchise that may have arrived too late to rediscover its magic.

Rating: 2 reels