BREAKING: The latest installment in the popular heist franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, is facing severe backlash at the box office, grossing only $60 million domestically and just over $200 million worldwide. This puts it far behind its predecessors, which each exceeded $300 million globally, highlighting a significant drop in audience interest.
Released on November 12, 2025, the film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, has become the lowest-grossing entry in the franchise, raising eyebrows across the industry. Its poor performance is especially stark when compared to Ben Affleck’s critically acclaimed The Town, which grossed around $150 million worldwide on a budget of under $40 million.
The first Now You See Me film, released in 2013, remains the only entry to surpass the coveted $100 million mark in domestic box office sales. This dramatic decline in revenue for the third film indicates a troubling trend for the franchise, which once captivated audiences with its ensemble cast led by Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t opened to mixed reviews, achieving a score of 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics noted that while the film recycles familiar tricks from its predecessors, it lacks the charm that once enthralled viewers. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus states, “
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.
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The film’s lackluster performance is compounded by its failure to compete with other heist films. Notably, it earned less than half of what the lowest-grossing Ocean’s movie made, further emphasizing its struggle in a genre that has seen far greater success.
With its release now available on digital streaming platforms, audiences are eager to see how this trend affects future installments or possible reboots in the franchise. Industry insiders will be watching closely to gauge the long-term impact of these disappointing numbers.
As the film continues to face scrutiny, fans are left wondering whether the magic of the Now You See Me series can be revived. Stay tuned for updates as more data emerges and the industry reacts to this urgent box office development.
