Genre: Action , Adventure , Mystery , Thriller
Countries of Origin: United States , United Kingdom
Release year: 2025
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writers: Chris Brancato, Arthur Conan Doyle
Producers: Susan Downey, Dan Lin, Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram
Production Designer: Paul D. Austerberry
Story
The renowned investigator and his devoted companion, Dr. John Watson, are thrown into their most dangerous journey to date in the exciting Sherlock Holmes 3: The Shadow of the Past.
Following an extended period of tranquility, London is rocked by a sequence of odd and seemingly unconnected incidents: a prominent banker is discovered dead inexplicably, a well-known scientist disappears, and a series of cryptic messages start to appear throughout the city. Holmes and Watson are drawn into a web of deceit that seems to reach the upper classes of society by each increasingly perplexing clue.
Robert Downey Jr.’s trademark intense portrayal of Sherlock Holmes faces off against Jared Harris’s Professor James Moriarty once more. Thought to be dead, Moriarty is revealed to have been masterminding these happenings behind closed doors, preparing a massive plot that has the potential to topple London. His return is a sign of a deep-seated personal grudge against Holmes, and his schemes endanger not just Holmes and Watson but the whole country.
Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan) calls Holmes and Watson for help, realizing that the case is too complicated for the usual police methods to handle. Upon further investigation, Holmes and Watson discover a covert organization that is secretly running the city. This shadowy organization is connected to Moriarty and is looking to take advantage of the current chaos in order to accomplish their own evil objectives.
With every new insight, Holmes and Watson negotiate a maze of mystery, running into both old and new foes, and learning startling historical facts that cast doubt on their conceptions of justice and loyalty. The line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred as Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet—one that forces him to confront his own shadow and the consequences of his past actions.
Holmes needs to find the solution quickly so that the evil organization can not carry out their last, horrendous plan. With the fate of London hanging in the balance, Holmes and Watson’s partnership is put to the ultimate test. The stakes have never been higher, and the solution to this case might just be the most unexpected twist of all.
Keeping faithful to the spirit of Arthur Conan Doyle’s adored characters while presenting a novel and thrilling cinematic experience, Sherlock Holmes 3: The Shadow of the Past promises a high-octane blend of action, adventure, and cerebral mystery.
Plot Summary
In Sherlock Holmes 3, the renowned investigator and his devoted companion Dr. John Watson are required to investigate a string of puzzling murders that have the potential to upend Victorian London itself. The stakes are higher than ever when an enigmatic new foe appears, threatening to outsmart Holmes and upset the city’s power dynamics. Sherlock and Watson must work their way through a maze of clues, deal with shocking betrayals, and face long-buried secrets as they delve into a complex web of intrigue and deceit. With the enigmatic Professor James Moriarty resurfacing as a key figure, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that will test their intellect and resolve.
Cast
Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law as Dr. John Watson
Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade
Jared Harris as Professor James Moriarty
