Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ruben Fleischer
Screenplay by	Seth Grahame-Smith Michael Lesslie Paul Wernick Rhett Reese
Story by	Eric Warren Singer
Based on	Characters by Boaz Yakin Edward Ricourt
Produced by	Bobby Cohen Alex Kurtzman
Starring	Jesse Eisenberg Woody Harrelson Dave Franco Isla Fisher Justice Smith Dominic Sessa Ariana Greenblatt Rosamund Pike Morgan Freeman
Cinematography	George Richmond
Music by	Brian Tyler
Production companies	Summit Entertainment Secret Hideout
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release date	November 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)
Country	United States
Language	English

Now You See Me: Now You Don't is an upcoming American heist film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael Lesslie, and the writing duo of Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick, based on a story by Eric Warren Singer. The film is produced by Bobby Cohen and Alex Kurtzman and serves as the third installment in the Now You See Me film series, following Now You See Me (2013) and Now You See Me 2 (2016).

The cast includes returning actors Isla Fisher (who had not featured in the series’ first sequel), Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman, alongside new cast members Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Rosamund Pike. Neither Michael Caine nor Mark Ruffalo (both series regulars) were featured in any promotional material, though Ruffalo is confirmed to be returning. ^[1]

Now You See Me: Now You Don't is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 14, 2025 by Lionsgate. A sequel is reported to be in development. ^[2]

Premise

The Four Horsemen reunite to recruit three skilled illusionists for a high-stakes heist involving the theft of the world's largest queen diamond from a powerful family crime syndicate. ^[3]

Cast

• Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel "Danny" Atlas, the arrogant and ostensible leader of the Four Horsemen.
• Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney, the oldest member of the Four Horsemen specializing in mentalism and hypnosis.
• Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, the youngest member of the Four Horsemen, specializing in sleight of hand. He is also a skilled impressionist, pickpocket and lockpicker.
• Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, the sole female member of the original Four Horsemen specializing in escapology. She is also Danny's former assistant and ex-lover.
• Morgan Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley, a retired magician-turned-debunker, and the former grandmaster of the secret society known as The Eye, which the Four Horsemen work under.
• Justice Smith as Charlie
• Dominic Sessa as Bosco
• Ariana Greenblatt as June
• Rosamund Pike as Veronika Vanderberg, the main antagonist and matriarch of a worldwide crime syndicate.

Production

Development

In May 2015, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer announced that early development had begun on a sequel to Now You See Me 2 (2016), titled Now You See Me 3. ^[4] In April 2016, Jon M. Chu, director of the second installment, was initially confirmed to return. ^[4] Eric Warren Singer was later announced as the screenwriter in April 2020. ^[5] In September 2022, Ruben Fleischer was brought on to direct the project, with Seth Grahame-Smith replacing Singer as screenwriter. ^[6] The final screenplay was credited to Singer, Grahame-Smith, and Michael Lesslie, with production handled by Bobby Cohen and Alex Kurtzman. ^[7]

In April 2025, the film's official title was revealed to be Now You See Me: Now You Don't. The subtitle had previously been proposed by Chu for the second installment but was rejected at the time for marketing reasons. ^[8]

Casting

In April 2024, it was confirmed that Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman would reprise their roles from the earlier films. New cast members included Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith. ^[7] In May 2024, Rosamund Pike joined the ensemble in an undisclosed role. ^[9]

Filming

Principal photography began in July 2024 in Budapest, Hungary, with George Richmond serving as cinematographer. ^{[10] [11]} Additional location shooting took place in Antwerp, Belgium, from August 28 to September 1, 2024. ^[12] Taking advantage of rebates offered by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, filming took place at Louvre Abu Dhabi and Yas Island locations including Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and CLYMB Abu Dhabi. ^[13] Filming officially wrapped on November 18, 2024. ^{[14] [15]}

Music

On June 17, 2025, it was confirmed that Brian Tyler, the composer of the first two films, would be returning to compose the film's score. ^[16]

Release

Now You See Me: Now You Don't is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on November 14, 2025. ^[17]

Sequel

In April 2025, during Lionsgate's presentation at CinemaCon, a fourth installment in the Now You See Me franchise was officially confirmed to be in development. Ruben Fleischer is set to return as director. ^[2]

References

1. "Now You See Me 3 Trailer: Why Was Mark Ruffalo Missing?". Yahoo Entertainment. April 30, 2025.
2. Rubin, Rebecca (April 6, 2025). "'Now You See Me 4' in the Works as Third Movie Gets Official Title: 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'". Variety . Retrieved May 6, 2025.
3. Rubin, Rebecca (April 1, 2025). "'Now You See Me 4' in the Works as Third Movie Gets Official Title: 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'". Variety . Retrieved May 6, 2025.
4. McNary, Dave (April 18, 2016). "Jon M. Chu Returning to Direct Now You See Me 3 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved April 25, 2025.
5. Kroll, Justin (April 28, 2020). "Now You See Me 3 in the Works With American Hustle Writer". Variety . Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
6. Grobar, Matt; D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2022). "Ruben Fleischer To Direct Next Now You See Me Pic For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
7. Kit, Borys (April 16, 2024). "Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa Join Ariana Greenblatt in Now You See Me 3 (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
8. Lane, Carly (April 3, 2025). "Now You See Me 2 Director Jon M. Chu Explains Why the Film Wasn't Called Now You Don't". Collider . Archived from the original on June 15, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
9. Kuznikov, Selena (May 2, 2024). "Rosamund Pike Joins Now You See Me 3 in 'Pivotal' Role". Variety . Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
10. Vardhan, Harsh (April 5, 2024). "Now You See Me 3 Starts Filming in Budapest in July". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
11. "George Richmond BSC". Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
12. "Hollywood blockbuster Now You See Me 3 appeals for extras in Antwerp". The Brussels Times . Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
13. Goodfellow, Melanie (April 24, 2025). "'Now You See Me Now You Don't' Unveils Abu Dhabi Shoot & Locations". Deadline. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
14. Dick, Jeremy (November 18, 2024). "Now You See Me 3 Gets Major Production Update, New Set Video Released". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
15. Garcia, Bella (November 19, 2024). "Now You See Me 3 First Look Images Reveal The Four Horsemen's Return As Filming Wraps". Screen Rant . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
16. "Brian Tyler Scoring Ruben Fleischer's 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
17. Grobar, Matt (July 2, 2024). "Now You See Me Threequel Dated For 2025". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.

External links

• Now You See Me: Now You Don't at IMDb