The first Sherlock Holmes film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. was released, paving the way for the sequel.
Filming and production work commenced for the sequel to Sherlock Holmes, titled A Game of Shadows.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, was officially released in theaters worldwide.
Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a scientist, which leads to the discovery of a larger conspiracy orchestrated by Professor Moriarty.
Mycroft Holmes warns Sherlock about impending danger and asks for his help in stopping a potential global conflict.
Sherlock Holmes seeks help from his former lover, Silvia, also known as Lea, to decode a cryptic message from Moriarty.
Moriarty's henchmen attempt to assassinate a key political figure at a train station, but Holmes prevents the attack.
Sherlock Holmes confronts Professor Moriarty in a tense dialogue revealing the scope of Moriarty's plan to incite war.
Holmes and Watson follow Moriarty on a journey through various European locations including Paris and Germany to thwart his plans.
Holmes saves the Countess's daughter and prevents her forced marriage connected to Moriarty's schemes.
Holmes and Moriarty face off in a deadly struggle near a waterfall, leading to Moriarty's apparent demise.
After the confrontation, Holmes and Watson discuss the future and implications of Moriarty’s defeat.
