"Now You See Me 3 Renamed, Sequel Confirmed"

Big news for fans of the Now You See Me franchise: not only is Now You See Me 3 officially titled Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, but Now You See Me 4 is already in development. This exciting announcement came directly from Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during a thrilling presentation at CinemaCon. Fogelson also confirmed that the release date for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t remains set for November 14, 2025.

Director Ruben Fleischer, known for his work on films like Zombieland, Uncharted, and Venom, has inked a deal with Lionsgate to helm both the third and fourth installments of the action-heist series. The franchise, which has already amassed a global box office total of $700 million, continues to captivate audiences with its blend of magic and high-stakes heists.

The first two films in the series featured a talented ensemble cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman. The upcoming *Now You See Me: Now You Don’t* will introduce a new generation of illusionists, played by Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, alongside the returning stars and the addition of Rosamund Pike.

Fleischer's return to direct Now You See Me: Now You Don’t reunites him with Eisenberg and Harrelson, echoing the magic they created together in Zombieland. His recent successes with Uncharted and Venom demonstrate his ability to deliver both thrills and box office results.

Bobby Cohen, the original developer and producer of the series, will once again produce alongside Alex Kurtzman of Secret Hideout. Meredith Wieck will oversee the project for Lionsgate.

Fogelson expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “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 shared his excitement, saying, “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 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, received a similar score of 6.2, with IGN stating, "Now You See Me 2 isn't the worst magic act in town, but it's all flash and no substance."

With the promise of more thrilling twists and magical illusions, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t and its sequel are poised to continue the franchise's legacy of captivating audiences around the world.