Ruben Fleischer, director Venom, Uncharted, and Zombieland is at the helm for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. It plunges us back into the world of globe-trotting illusionists with elaborate heists and twist endings that snap like a magician’s silk handkerchief. It should have been an easy, winning encore. But unfortunately, it’s more like an overlong curtain call-that forgets when to leave the stage.

Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher return. Their reunion is the film’s best trick by far. The chemistry that made the original film such a breezy bit of popcorn fun still sparks. Eisenberg’s quick-tongued arrogance against Harrelson’s smug showmanship; Franco throws in some cocky charm just to keep things light, even when the plot gets overly weighed down. Watching them riff and bicker is a reminder of what this franchise once did so well: blending showbiz swagger with clever con artistry.

This installment sees the Horsemen teaming up with a new breed of illusionists portrayed by Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt. They collectively aim to take down Veronika Vanderberg (Rosamund Pike), who happens to be a diamond heiress with connections to arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords. It’s apparently meant to be an even more global high-stakes affair than ever before, complete with international set pieces and magical spectacles. Morgan Freeman returns as Thaddeus, but this time around as a legendary figure guiding both generations toward their ultimate trick.

The problem is not with the ambition, because in every possible way, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t goes bigger. Bigger laughs, bigger action, and bigger reveals are in play. But bigger doesn’t necessarily equal better in a franchise that relies on clever sleight-of-hand plotting and smoke-and-mirrors trickery to keep audiences guessing. The original almost worked because its twists felt playful yet grounded. Here, the script by Michael Lesslie, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese and Seth Grahame-Smith seems to believe that the more rug-pulls, the better.

And oh, the rug-pulls!

The plot twists and turns so much that it starts to feel like a pretzel. One revelation leads to another, which turns out to be misdirection, then becomes something else entirely. After a certain point, we’re not trying to solve the mystery anymore—we’re just waiting for the next “Gotcha!” Yes, a well-placed twist can electrify a heist movie. But when almost every scene depends on some reversal, it gets tiring. You can only pull the rug out from under an audience so many times before they stop trying to stand up.

Despite numerous attempts to explain away the film’s more outrageous deceptions, very little of it feels remotely believable. The screenplay throws a few logical bones, with some pseudo-explanation just to keep things running, but motivation is seldom convincing. There’s smart, and then there’s dumb; this entry mostly falls into the latter. If 2016’s Now You See Me 2 was already stretching plausibility, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t snap-breaks it in half.

Pike delivers an icy, restrained menace, but even her intended threat cannot realize a villain whose reach and resources seem so dictated by the needs of the next plot twist. Freeman, as always, delivers gravitas. His participation in this outing is far more nostalgia than necessity.

A truly smart idea is buried somewhere beneath the spectacle. An idea that the original movie was able to nearly get right. A team of illusionists using misdirection to expose corruption, that’s still a great idea. But this new installment seems pieced together out of leftover bits from the first two films, all shined up with CGI polish and blown up to big-screen size.

At the end of it all, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t throws up glimpses of that old magic - mostly related back to the cast - but mistakes excess for creativity. It’s a flashy trick that shines in the moment and then simply falls apart upon closer inspection.

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Edition

Home Video Distributor: Lionsgate
Available on Blu-ray - February 17, 2026
Screen Formats: 2.39:1
Subtitles: English SDH; Spanish
Audio: English: English: Dolby Atmos; Spanish and French 5.1, Dolby audio, desciptive audio
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

VIDEO

Ruben Fleischer’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t may fumble a few tricks in the storytelling department, but the 4K UHD presentation is pure sleight-of-hand perfection. Framed in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with a 2160p Ultra High Definition transfer, the image quality is nothing short of dazzling. Every frame is razor sharp, from the intricate stitching on the Horsemen’s tailored suits to the glittering reflections of city skylines during the film’s globe-trotting set pieces.

Colors pop with eye-catching vibrancy—stage lights blaze, neon signage hums, and shadowy backroom deals maintain inky, stable blacks without crushing detail. The HDR grading adds welcome depth, giving metallic surfaces and sparkling jewels a luminous sheen that feels appropriately magical. Perhaps most impressive is how seamlessly the CGI illusions blend with the live-action photography; there’s no distracting softness or artificial edge to pull you out of the moment.

If you’re looking to show off your home theater’s visual prowess, this disc is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for months to come.

AUDIO

The 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital release of Now You See Me: Now You Don't, directed by Ruben Fleischer, delivers an audio presentation that’s every bit as flashy and immersive as the film’s globe-trotting illusions. The English-language Dolby Atmos track is the real showstopper here, filling the room with swirling effects that place you right in the middle of the Horsemen’s high-stakes heists.

From the snap of playing cards slicing through the air to the thunderous applause of packed arenas, the overhead channels are put to excellent use, creating a vertical soundscape that feels dynamic and alive. Action beats hit with satisfying low-end punch, while dialogue remains crisp and clearly prioritized—even amid chaotic set pieces and layered musical cues.
This release truly sounds like magic.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• Feature-length audio commentary with Director Ruben Fleischer and Producer Bobby Cohen

Special Features:

• Lord of Illusions - Follow director Ruben Fleischer and as he joins the Now You See Me series, revealing what attracted him to the project and how he balanced his vision with the style of the previous films.
• Now You See Me... Again - Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman come together again, sharing what pulled them back to the franchise and fueld the excitement behind this third film.
• Heart of Stone - Go behind the sscenes as th cat and crew spotlight Rosamund Pike's portrayal of the formidable Veronika Vanderberg
• Quick Change - A spotlight on costume designer Sophie Canale's creative vision, bringing the characters of Now Yo See me: Now You Don't to life through their wardrobe.
• Nothing Up My Sleeve - Unveil the magic with insights from teh cast and crew on working alongside three renowned magic consultants to create real, on-camera illusions.
• The Magic Castle - take a detailed tour of the sites and locations of Now You See Me: Now You Don't with production designer David Schreunemann, including insights on the Abu Dahbi shoots and production challenges.
• The Sorcerer's Apprentices (steelbook exclusive)
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

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MPAA Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 113 mins
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Writer: Michael Lesslie; Paul Wernick; Rhett Reese
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg; Woody Harrelson; Dave Franco
Genre: Crime | Thriller
Tagline: Unlike the Illusion.
Memorable Movie Quote: "Hey, Atlas, it's your dad!"
Theatrical Distributor: Lionsgate
Official Site:
Release Date: November 14, 2025
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: February 16, 2026.
Synopsis: The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress's global money laundering scheme for criminals.