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Now You See Me: Now You Don't

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2025 112 min PG-13
Critic7.8
Action Crime Mystery Thriller
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Overview

The Four Horsemen return and unite with a new generation of illusionists for their most global, high-stakes magical adventure yet, seeking to expose the corruption of a powerful diamond heiress.
Story 7.6
Acting 8.0
Direction 7.9
Cinematography 8.1
Music 7.8
Pacing 7.7
Originality 7.5
Emotional Impact 7.6
Overall 7.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.8 /10

Two Generations of Magic

Pairing the original Four Horsemen cast with fresh actors like Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa injects new energy into the franchise.

Stylish Heist Action

Ruben Fleischer directs slick magic sequences and international set pieces with snappy pacing.

Pros

  • Familiar and entertaining chemistry from the returning core cast
  • Exciting addition of a new generation of talented young illusionists
  • Slick international settings and visual magic tricks

Cons

  • Complex plot twists require careful following
  • Heist mechanics lean heavily on traditional franchise formulas
Verdict A fun, dazzling, and high-energy magic heist sequel that successfully introduces a new generation of illusionists.

AI Review

A dazzling magic heist adventure uniting two generations of illusionists against a corrupt diamond heiress.

A fun, dazzling, and high-energy magic heist sequel that successfully introduces a new generation of illusionists.

A must-watch for fans of magic capers, heist films, and the first two installments.

Awards

Saturn Awards

Best Action / Adventure Film · Nominated

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Development

Spent years in development purgatory before securing writers and director Ruben Fleischer for a 2025 rollout.

Principal photography

Shot extensively across international locations including Budapest and the United States in 2024.

Post-production

Completed in mid-2025 with visual effects focusing on practical illusion stunts.

Saturn Awards

Best Action / Adventure Film Nominated

Production

Development

Spent years in development purgatory before securing writers and director Ruben Fleischer for a 2025 rollout.

Principal photography

Shot extensively across international locations including Budapest and the United States in 2024.

Post-production

Completed in mid-2025 with visual effects focusing on practical illusion stunts.

Streaming

Lionsgate+ Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg J. Daniel Atlas
Woody Harrelson Merritt McKinney
Dave Franco Jack Wilder
Isla Fisher Henley Reeves
Justice Smith New Generation Illusionist
Dominic Sessa New Generation Illusionist
Ariana Greenblatt New Generation Illusionist
Rosamund Pike Veronika Vanderberg
Morgan Freeman Thaddeus Bradley

Characters

J. Daniel Atlas Jesse Eisenberg
Merritt McKinney Woody Harrelson
Jack Wilder Dave Franco
Henley Reeves Isla Fisher
New Generation Illusionist Justice Smith
New Generation Illusionist Dominic Sessa
New Generation Illusionist Ariana Greenblatt
Veronika Vanderberg Rosamund Pike
Thaddeus Bradley Morgan Freeman

Crew

Ruben Fleischer Director
Michael Lesslie Screenwriter
Paul Wernick Screenwriter
Rhett Reese Screenwriter
Seth Grahame-Smith Screenwriter
Eric Warren Singer Story
Bobby Cohen Producer
Alex Kurtzman Producer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. The Four Horsemen Return — Original Score
  2. Veronika's Vault — Original Score

Trivia

  • The film officially received its full title 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' leading up to its late 2025 theatrical release.
  • Production utilized striking European architecture in Budapest, including the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
  • Ruben Fleischer signed a deal to develop a fourth installment following confidence in the third movie's production.

Quotes

"The closer you think you are, the less you'll actually see."

"Magic isn't just a trick. It's the ultimate equalizer."

Goofs

  • During the Budapest street card trick sequence, pedestrian clothing styles briefly shift between summer and autumn extras.

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