The Three Investigators: Isle of Death

Justus Jonas, Peter Shaw, and Bob Andrews are preparing for a summer road trip when an anonymous call brings them a new case. A secret organization called Sphinx, led by Professor Phoenix, is stealing art treasures through illegal archaeological excavations. The detectives follow the group to Makatao, a volcanic island known as the Isle of Death, which is rumored to be cursed so that no one returns alive.

This German adventure crime film was directed by Tim Dünschede, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anıl Kizilbuga. It is the third film in a series by Dünschede, following The Three Investigators and the Dragon's Legacy and The Three Investigators and the Carpathian Dog. The cast features Julius Weckauf, Nevio Wendt, and Levi Brandl as the lead detective trio, alongside Momo Beier, Filip Schnack, and Katja Lechthaler. The production was handled by Wiedemann & Berg Film, Deutsche Columbia Pictures Filmproduktion, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Deutschland. Since its release on January 22, 2026, the film has received a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB based on 23 votes.