Sherlock Holmes 3 is the follow up to 2011's Sherlock Holmes : A Game of Shadows, and the continuation of the journey of Robert Downey Jr.'s version of the titular character alongside Jude Law's Dr. John Watson. The first two films in the period mystery thriller saga, which were both directed by Guy Ritchie, have a combined $1 billion haul at the global box office against a total production budget of just $215 million, proving that the Sherlock Holmes franchise is a profitable one for Warner ... Discover what to expect from Sherlock Holmes 3 directed by Dexter Fletcher, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in their iconic roles. Sherlock Holmes dazzled audiences with a fresh new take on the world's greatest detective, but now there's bad news for fans wanting more. The first Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes flick came out in 2009, over a decade ago, but fans think it's aged like a fine wine. It presented Sherlock Holmes ' adventures as a high-octane thrill ride, and made Holmes and Watson's relationship the heart of the story. And more to the point when it comes to Hollywood, it also made a lot of money. So did the ... Moriarty actor Jared Harris shares a disappointing update about the in-development Sherlock Holmes 3 .
