đ© Now You See Me: Now You Donât Box Office Report â The Magic Returns & the Numbers Donât Lie âš
- Boxofficehype
- Nov 30, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 4, 2025

After nine long years, the Horsemen have returned â and audiences didnât just show up, they showed out.Now You See Me: Now You Donât (2025) has officially proven that the franchise still has magic left, pulling in stronger-than-expected numbers across the globe.
With Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, and Morgan Freeman back in action â plus new additions Justice Smith, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt â the third film delivers the energy, spectacle, and chaotic charm fans were hoping for.
Letâs break down the updated box office performance, earnings, and why this sequel is outperforming expectations.
Before we dig deeper, if you missed this record-shattering update on another huge 2025 release, donât skip this:đ Read:Â Zootopia 2 Just Shattered Box Office Records & Made History Worldwide
đŹ Quick Overview â The Magic Returns
Director:Â Ruben Fleischer
Budget:Â $90 million
Runtime:Â 112 minutes
US Release Date:Â November 14, 2025
World Premiere:Â Amsterdam, November 11, 2025
Franchise Entry:Â 3rd film
The movie brings back the original core cast while introducing new characters who add fresh tension, bigger illusions, and more high-stakes heists.
đ° Updated Box Office Numbers (as of December 2, 2025)
The only thing disappearing this time? The competition.
đ Worldwide Total:Â $190 million
đșđž U.S. & Canada:Â $51 million
đ International:Â $139 million
For a $90M film released in a packed November window, this is a major win â and far stronger than analysts predicted earlier in the year.
đïž Opening Weekend â Smooth, Stylish,
Successful
In the U.S. and Canada, Now You See Me: Now You Donât opened alongside The Running Man and Keeper. Despite the crowded field, the Horsemen came out on top.
Previews (Thursday):
$2.1 million
Opening Weekend (Domestic):
$21 million
Industry Projections:
$20Mâ$25M
Outcome:
1 at the domestic box office
Not only did it meet expectations â it successfully overtook other high-profile releases.
â Audience Reaction â Better Than Expected
Critics were mixed, as expected for this franchise. But audiences? Far more enthusiastic.
Viewers praised:
More ambitious illusions
Tighter pacing
Smarter twists
A strong blend of old cast + new cast
A heist storyline that actually pays off
Many fans called it the best entry since the original, which has boosted word-of-mouth and helped sustain its box office legs.
đ Why Now You See Me: Now You Donât Is Overperforming
1. Massive Franchise Loyalty
Love for the original cast remains strong â nostalgia drove opening weekend, but quality kept audiences returning.
2. Perfect Release Timing
Mid-November pre-holiday positioning is a proven winner for crowd-pleasing films.
3. Effective Global Marketing
A stylish world premiere in Amsterdam plus worldwide press tours revived interest worldwide.
4. Smart Casting Additions
Justice Smith and Rosamund Pike gave the story new angles and elevated the dynamic.
5. Competition Fizzled
While The Running Man struggled, Now You See Me 3 became the clear choice for casual moviegoers.
đŹ Is a Fourth Movie Coming?
Yes â Lionsgate has already confirmed development on the next entry. With Now You See Me: Now You Donât approaching the $200M mark, the franchise has officially regained momentum.
Bigger illusions, bigger heists, and even more elaborate mind games are expected for the next installment.
đŻ Final Verdict â The Horsemen Still Have the Audience Under Their Spell
Now You See Me: Now You Donât isnât just a sequel â itâs a revival. The film has:
Doubled its $90M budget
Hit $190M worldwide
Claimed the top spot on the opening weekend
Outperformed competitors
Reignited fan excitement
If its pace holds, crossing $200MÂ worldwide is absolutely within reach.
The magic hasnât faded . If anything⊠the tricks are getting better.



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