Big news for *Now You See Me* fans: the magic is far from over. Not only has the third installment received its official title—Now You See Me: Now You Don’t—but a fourth film is officially in development.
The exciting announcement was made on-stage at CinemaCon by Adam Fogelson, Chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. He also confirmed that the previously announced release date for *Now You See Me 3*, set for November 14, 2025, remains unchanged.
Director Ruben Fleischer has signed a deal with Lionsgate to return for a fourth chapter in the popular action-heist franchise. To date, the series has grossed an impressive $700 million globally, proving its enduring appeal.
The original two films featured a stellar cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman. The upcoming third film introduces a new generation of illusionists played by Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, alongside Rosamund Pike. Fleischer reunites with Eisenberg and Harrelson, who previously starred in his hit film *Zombieland*. His recent directorial credits include *Uncharted*, which earned over $400 million worldwide, and the blockbuster hit *Venom*, which raked in more than $850 million globally.
Returning producers for the fourth installment will be Bobby Cohen, who developed and produced all previous films in the series, alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout. Meredith Wieck will oversee the project for Lionsgate.
Fogelson expressed enthusiasm about the future of the franchise, stating, “Ruben has delivered all of the twists, 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 we’re thrilled he’ll be making even more magic with us.”
Fleischer shared his excitement as well, saying, “Directing *Now You See Me: Now You Don’t* was one of the most enjoyable experiences of 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 the story going.”
For reference, IGN reviewed the first film with a score of 6.3/10, noting: “*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*, scored slightly lower at 6.2/10. Reviewers said: “*Now You See Me 2* isn't the worst magic act in town, but it's all flash and no substance.”
