The Now You See Me film series consists of heist-thriller films, based on original characters created by Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt. The overall plot centers on a team of illusionists named The Four Horsemen, who use their stage productions as a means of completing unfeasible and lucrative heists. The movies feature an ensemble cast including: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Lizzy Caplan, and Morgan Freeman.

Now You See Me
Official film series logo
Based on	Characters by Boaz Yakin Edward Ricourt
Starring	Jesse Eisenberg Mark Ruffalo Woody Harrelson Isla Fisher Dave Franco Lizzy Caplan Michael Caine Various actors (See details)
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release date	2013-present
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$165 million (Cumulative total of 2 films)
Box office	$686.6 million (Cumulative total of 2 films)

Though the series as a whole has received mixed critical reception, they have been more met with a welcome response from audiences, and have been a financial success at the box office. The first two films combined have grossed nearly $700 million worldwide.

The series will continue with a third film currently in pre-production.

Films

Now You See Me (2013)

Now You See Me 2 (2016)

Future

Now You See Me 3

In May 2015, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer announced that developments for a third film were underway.[1] In December 2016, it was announced that Jon M. Chu will return as director, with a script co-written by Neile Widener and Gavin James. Bobby Cohen, Alex Kurtzman, and Jeb Brody will serve as producers.[2] It was later confirmed that among returning cast members, Benedict Cumberbatch will feature in a supporting role.[3][4][5]

By April 2020, Eric Warren Singer had been hired to do a rewrite of the most recent draft of the script.[6] In September 2022, Ruben Fleischer joined the production as director, replacing Chu; while Seth Grahame-Smith was hired by the filmmaker and wrote a new draft of the script. The project will be a joint-venture production between Secret Hideout Productions and Lionsgate Films, with Lions Gate Entertainment distributing.[7]

Potential spin-off

In July 2016, it was announced that a spin-off movie, starring Jay Chou was in development. The actor will reprise his role from Now You See Me 2, and with the film stated to feature a cast that is primarily Chinese. The project will be a joint-venture production between the U.S. and China, with Lionsgate Films and Leomus Pictures producing the movie.[8]

Cast

Additional crew and production details

Reception

Box office performance

Critical and public response

References

External links

• Now You See Me at IMDb
• Now You See Me 2 at IMDb