Should we wait for Enola Holmes 4?

So, Enola Holmes 3 has just landed, and if you blinked you probably missed the opening-weekend speculation about what comes next. Yes, the Millie Bobby Brown detective train isn't slowing down just yet... but before anyone packs their suitcase for Enola Holmes 4, there are a few hurdles ahead. Let's get into what's actually going on with the future of the series—not just the headline hype, but what the star herself has said.

The State of Play for Enola Holmes 4

Millie Bobby Brown's name is plastered all over this franchise, so whenever there's a question of more adventures for Enola, everyone naturally looks to her. While promoting the third film, she got the inevitable 'Are you doing a fourth?' question. Her answer wasn't a simple yes or no—and honestly, it couldn't have been any more British if she'd responded with a shrug and a cup of tea.

Here's the gist: Millie said the decision about a fourth film 'isn't up to her'. It's Netflix's call, and it all hinges on whether Enola Holmes 3 pulls in enough eyeballs and makes the money people happy. She did mention that she would be 'there if Netflix is there and Louise is there', referring to her co-star Louise Partridge (who plays Tewkesbury, if you've not been keeping up). So, no diva stuff, just basic realism: she’s up for it, but she’s not the one writing the cheques.

'Gosh, I mean, I’m not the decider in that, but we’ll see how this one does. But yeah, I’m there if Netflix is there and Louise is there.'

Not exactly the world’s most stirring quote, but at least she’s honest.

No Spin-Offs, Thanks

Brown was also asked whether there could be a spinoff with Sherlock Holmes (that’s Henry Cavill, still looking like he’s wandered in from The Witcher) and Dr John Watson (Himesh Patel doing the sidekick business). Basically: any chance for a Sherlock & Watson-centric project?

She shot the idea down straight away, saying something which ought to be obvious to anyone paying attention this decade: 'I think we need more women on screen, so maybe not.' No shade, just a clear opinion—Enola’s story needs to stay female-focused.

The Enola Holmes 3 Rundown

Quick refresher if you haven’t kept up: Enola Holmes 3 debuted on 1 July 2026. Philip Barantini took over the directing gig, with Jack Thorne back on script duty, pulling yet another adaptation from Nancy Springer’s series. This time, Enola jets off to Malta to crack a new case—which, for plot reasons, ends up intertwining far more with her own ambitions than she probably would have liked. Classic Holmes, really: what starts as a simple case turns personal.

Scores on the Doors

• Rotten Tomatoes (critics): 70% from 43 reviews
• Rotten Tomatoes (audience): 70% (current rating)

Not exactly world-beating numbers, but also not terrible. Feels like it’ll be just enough for Netflix to flip a coin and mumble 'maybe', as only a streaming giant can.