UPDATE: The third installment of the beloved franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, has hit digital streaming platforms but is struggling at the box office, grossing only $60 million domestically and just over $200 million globally. This disappointing performance makes it the lowest-grossing film in the series, raising eyebrows among fans and industry insiders alike.
Released on November 12, 2025, the film has not only underperformed compared to its predecessors—both of which surpassed $300 million worldwide—but it has also lagged behind major hits in the heist genre. For context, it has earned less than half of the lowest-grossing film in the Ocean’s franchise, and is a mere one-third of what Ben Affleck’s acclaimed film, The Town, made back in 2010.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Isla Fisher, the film opened to mixed reviews, currently holding a 61% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Getting the gang back together, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t repeats a lot of the franchise’s familiar tricks, although there’s still charm in seeing these characters pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat.”
In contrast, The Town, which earned Affleck his first box office hit as a director, grossed around $150 million globally with a budget of under $40 million. Critics hailed it as “tense, smartly written, and wonderfully cast,” highlighting Affleck’s growth as a filmmaker.
The stark difference in performance between Now You See Me 3 and Affleck’s earlier work underscores the challenges the latest film faces. Despite the star-studded cast including Lizzy Caplan and Morgan Freeman, audience engagement has not matched expectations.
The film’s release strategy aimed for a soft reboot of the series, yet it appears to have missed the mark, leaving fans wondering about the future of the franchise. As the entertainment industry watches closely, the box office numbers will likely dictate whether or not we see more from this heist team.
Viewers can now watch Now You See Me: Now You Don’t at home. Stay tuned for more updates as the box office saga unfolds.