Big news for fans of the Now You See Me franchise: not only has the third installment been officially titled Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, but a fourth film is also in development. The exciting announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during CinemaCon. He also confirmed that Now You See Me 3 will stick to its previously announced release date of November 14, 2025.
Ruben Fleischer, who will direct Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, has signed on to develop and helm the fourth film as well. The franchise, which has grossed $700 million globally, continues to captivate audiences with its blend of action and heist elements.
The first two films featured stars like Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman. The third installment introduces a new generation of illusionists, including Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike also joining the cast. Fleischer reunites with Eisenberg and Harrelson, with whom he worked on his debut film, Zombieland. His recent successes include Uncharted, which earned over $400 million worldwide, and Venom, which grossed over $850 million globally.
Bobby Cohen, the original developer and producer of the series, will return to produce the new films alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout. Meredith Wieck will oversee the project for Lionsgate.
Fogelson praised Fleischer's work, saying, “Ruben has delivered all of the twists and turns and sleight-of-hand that audiences expect from this franchise while upping the stakes and scale in every way. We can’t wait for audiences to discover what he’s done with the third film and are thrilled he’ll be making even more magic with us.”
Fleischer expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Directing Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was as much fun as making any movie in my career. It combines two of my favorite things — heist movies and magic — and working with this incredible cast was truly magical. Of course, I want to keep it going.”
IGN's review of the original Now You See Me gave it a 6.3/10, commenting, “Now You See Me seemed so promising, but it squanders its cool cast and nifty premise on smarmy, shallow characters and a flimsy, nonsensical plot.” The sequel, Now You See Me 2, received a 6.2 from IGN, with the review stating, "Now You See Me 2 isn't the worst magic act in town, but it's all flash and no substance."
