The third installment in the 'Now You See Me' series, 'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,' has arrived in theaters, bringing back the original Four Horsemen alongside a trio of young magicians for a high-stakes diamond heist. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film blends action, deception, and teamwork in a 112-minute PG-13 adventure. It premiered for review on November 6, 2025, at AMC Lincoln Square in New York.
Release Details
'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t' marks the latest entry in the magic-infused heist franchise, following the 2013 original and 2016 sequel. Produced by Lionsgate through Summit Entertainment and Secret Hideout, the film features a screenplay by Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Seth Grahame-Smith. Cinematography is by George Richmond, editing by Stacey Schroeder, and music by Brian Tyler. The movie runs 112 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating.
Cast and Crew
Jesse Eisenberg reprises his role as J. Daniel Atlas, the sharp-tongued leader of the Four Horsemen, joined by Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, Isla Fisher in her return as Henley Reeves, and Lizzy Caplan as Lula. Morgan Freeman returns as Thaddeus Bradley. New additions include Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Justice Smith as Charlie, and Ariana Greenblatt as June, portraying next-generation illusionists with a focus on social activism. Rosamund Pike plays the antagonist, Veronika van der Berg, a diamond magnate involved in money laundering.
Plot Overview
The story reunites the Four Horsemen for a 10-year anniversary show that introduces the younger trio through innovative holograms. Tasked by the secretive Eye organization, the expanded team targets the Heart Diamond, a massive gem owned by Veronika van der Berg, displayed in Antwerp. The heist involves elaborate deceptions, including impersonations, rooftop escapes, and a visit to a booby-trapped French chateau filled with magic-themed puzzles. The narrative sustains the series' playful mix of sleight-of-hand tricks, rivalries, and action sequences, such as dueling card tricks and a Motocross race, while incorporating elements like Lady Gaga's 'Abracadabra.'
The film builds on the franchise's tradition of revealing illusions in entertaining ways, emphasizing generational dynamics and the allure of magic as escapism.