“Now You See Me 3”: Everything to Know About the Franchise's Highly-Anticipated Third Installment

From the cast to the director, here's everything we know about the third 'Now You See Me' movie

The Four Horsemen are putting together their third act with the highly-anticipated Now You See Me 3.

The first film premiered in 2013 and captivated audiences with its storytelling and big twists and turns. Following a group of illusionists named the Four Horsemen, the group uses their magical tricks to stage a series of heists to right some wrongs.

A follow-up film was released three years later in 2016, following the Four Horsemen after they were exposed by a foe, and discovered the true secrets behind a secret society called the Eye, made up of the most skilled magicians.

The third film in the heist-thriller franchise was first announced back in 2015 and wrapped filming in November 2024.

"It's unbelievable. The cast is amazing. The story is so fun and complicated in a really fun puzzle way. It's just a pleasure to be in these movies," Jesse Eisenberg, who plays J. Daniel Atlas, told Entertainment Tonight.

Ahead, here’s everything we know about Now You See Me 3, from the cast to the director.

Which cast members are returning for Now You See Me 3?

Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco will reprise their roles as the Four Horsemen.

Fisher did not reprise her original role in the 2016 sequel; instead, Lizzy Caplan’s character joined the Four Horsemen group in her place. Mean Girls alum Caplan will also reprise her role as Lula May in the third film.

Per IMDB, Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman are set to reprise their characters in the film. It's unclear if Jay Chou, who appeared in the second film, will return. Chou was previously attached to a spinoff film announced in 2016, which was said to be shot in China. However, there have been no further developments on the project.

Who is joining the cast of Now You See Me 3?

The film will also feature a few new faces, including Ariana Greenblatt, Justice Smith Rosamund Pike and Dominic Sessa. At the moment, exact details about their roles haven’t been disclosed.

Who is directing Now You See Me 3?

Originally, the film was going to be helmed by Jon M. Chu, who notably directed the second film. However, in 2022, he was replaced by Ruben Fleischer. The director is no stranger to working with Eisenberg and Harrelson having previously helmed Zombieland and Zombieland: Double Tap, which also starred Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin.

What is Now You See Me 3 about?

Lionsgate hasn’t confirmed the official plotline for Now You See Me 3. Seeing as the second film ended with a major reveal about the leader of the Eye, it’s likely that the film could pick up after that and showcase how the Four Horsemen have been dealing with their new roles in the secret society.

When will Now You See Me 3 film?

While speaking with Collider in March 2024, Eisenberg noted that the screenplay was finished and he anticipated shooting to start in the “next six months." Ultimately, things moved quickly and the cast wrapped filming of Now You See Me 3 in November 2024, per Instagram.

When will Now You See Me 3 be released?

Now You See Me 3 is slated to hit theaters on Nov. 14, 2025.