Now You See Me 3 is in the works and this iconic movie will finally release 9 years after the second movie came out. So, what do we know about Now You See Me 3?
In 2013, Now You See Me first released, showcasing the insane story of the Four Horsemen, a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances, rewarding their audiences with the money. Of course, their crimes aren't ignored, with the FBI trying to track them down to expose their criminal activities.
A sequel was released in 2016, which once again weave magic and mystery together. Now, years after the second movie released, the third installment has been confirmed, with a release date also already revealed. When can you expect Now You See Me 3, and who is going to return to reprise their role?
Now You See Me 3: Release Date Revealed
The third Now You See Me movie is going to be released 9 years after the second movie came out. Deadline has reported that the movie is going to be coming out November 14, 2025. So, fans of magic and mystery will have to be a bit more patient, but this is a good sign, especially since the movie has been in development hell.
In 2022 the movie finally found its director in Ruben Fleischer who seems to have brought the project back on track, and now fans just have to wait a little longer to find out what the Four Horsemen are up to once more.
Now You See Me 3: Returning Cast
Some key players from the first and second movie have already been confirmed to make a return for Now You See Me 3. According to Deadline, the main four illusionists will return for the third movie, while also introducing a new generation of magicians.
- Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas
- Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney
- Dave Franco as Jack Wilder
- Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes/Shrike
- Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves
- Morgan Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley
Four new actors have also joined the cast, but their current roles are still unknown, with the plot still being a mystery to most.
- Ariana Greenblatt
- Justice Smith
- Dominic Sessa
- Rosamund Pike
Potential Key Plot Points In Now You See Me 3
Now You See Me 2 ends with the Four Horsemen being accepted into the Eye, a secret society of magicians, and Dylan (played by Mark Ruffalo), who was initially pursuing them as an FBI agent, revealing his deeper connections and affiliations with the Eye.
This left quite a lot of open and has fans even more excited about a third movie which will finally put the open ending to rest. Now You See Me 3 has several directions that could be explored. The plot might delve deeper into the Eye's history and its influence, possibly exploring its origins or introducing a new antagonist challenging the Eye's authority or ethics. The third installment could also expand on the personal backstories and challenges of the Horsemen, testing their loyalties and moral judgments.
One thing is for sure though, we better be getting another large heist in this movie, because that's what we're here for, right?