Lionsgate is set to dazzle audiences once again with the highly anticipated next chapter in the hit illusionist franchise, NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), this high-stakes thriller brings back the iconic Four Horsemen while introducing a new generation of young magicians for a bold, globe-trotting spectacle of deception, daring heists, and breathtaking illusions.
The film reunites Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher as the master illusionists who stunned audiences in the first two installments. This time, they’re joined by rising stars Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, expanding the team into a new era. Together, they must outwit and outmaneuver a powerful and ruthless adversary, bringing their artistry of illusion to dangerous new heights.
At the center of the intrigue is Rosamund Pike as Veronika Vanderberg, a diamond heiress with dark global ties to arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords. Her empire of corruption makes her one of the Horsemen’s most formidable opponents yet. To defeat her, the magicians turn to none other than Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus, whose legendary knowledge of illusions provides both wisdom and a wild card element to their quest.
Written by Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese, and Seth Grahame-Smith, with a story crafted by Eric Warren Singer and Michael Lesslie, the screenplay weaves intricate layers of suspense, deception, and moral questioning into a fast-paced narrative. True to the franchise’s reputation, the film promises dazzling sleight-of-hand, jaw-dropping visual effects, and unexpected twists that challenge both the characters and the audience to keep up.
Behind the magic is an experienced production team: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Bobby Cohen return to deliver a spectacle that balances character-driven drama with pulse-racing set pieces. Produced under the banner of Lionsgate in association with Media Capital Technologies and Cohen Pictures, the film continues the studio’s dedication to big-screen experiences that thrill audiences worldwide.
As the Four Horsemen join forces with the next generation, the movie expands the legacy of illusion, blending practical stagecraft with cutting-edge film wizardry. Expect international settings, elaborate cons, and one-of-a-kind magic sequences that push the envelope for cinematic spectacle.
Key Highlights
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Star-Studded Ensemble: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco return, joined by Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman.
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High-Stakes Villain: Rosamund Pike’s Veronika Vanderberg emerges as a dangerous heiress entangled with global corruption.
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Cross-Generational Teamwork: The seasoned Horsemen unite with rising illusionists to take magic and heists to new dimensions.
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Signature Twists & Illusions: Expect breathtaking magic, shocking reveals, and inventive cinematic sleight-of-hand.
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T promises to be a spectacular return to the world of cinematic magic — where nothing is as it seems, and every trick hides a deeper game.
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