The third installment to the Now You See Me film series, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, came out in theaters on November 14, 2025. The movie, directed by Ruben Fleischer, generated $25 million on opening day. The movie ties back to the original Horsemen, starring actors such as Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco, along with introducing three new horsemen played by Justice Smith, Ariana Greenblatt, and Dominic Sessa. The story’s theme is to expose a multi-millionaire, played by Rosamund Pike, and uncover her corrupt past.
Going into the film, I had a good sense of where the last movie left off, but I was unsure about how the plot would pick back up after nine years between films. Nonetheless, I was excited to see the newcomers and the original Horsemen come together on screen and, in a way, pass the torch. The plot was very interesting and engaged the audience’s attention exceptionally well. The constant jokes and comedic moments had everyone in the theater laughing. The movie made you feel as if you knew where the movie was going, which led you on in that sense. However, this made the final plot twist even more effective because it revealed that you only believed you understood the ending, when in reality, you did not. After the plot twist, the storyline became extra clear and eye-opening. I recommend watching the first two movies before watching the new one to catch up on the plot.
However, the emotional depth in the character development felt dry, and the characters weren’t allowed to showcase their acting ability. The movie quickly glossed over the background of the characters and what happened to them in the past years, and how their characters might have changed. This didn’t allow for more growth to the characters, as seeing what they went through caused them to change mentally. The movie was fast-paced, as expected, but the story didn’t allow for any internal conflict. I feel that a deeper, more emotional struggle would have allowed the cast to show their talent as actors, which they clearly have.
Even so, the movie delivered again, as it has in the past, on the illusion aspect. Despite the fast-paced movie, the illusions and camera fake-outs were extra mind-blowing. Especially in the final heist, the fake outs, and the challenges they faced, the “magic” aspect always delivered. My favorite part was the magic showcase of their tricks between the old and new Horsemen.
In general, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was very good. This movie did not disappoint the audience, as was anticipated to happen. The magic, twists, and overall plot were well constructed by director Ruben Fleischer.