Is Now You See Me 4 Finally Happening? Jesse Eisenberg Shares New Update

Now You See Me: Now You Don't
Michael Baculinao
By Michael BaculinaoNews Writer

Now You See Me: Now You Don't
  • Primary Subject: Now You See Me 4 development and Jesse Eisenberg's franchise future
  • Key Update: Jesse Eisenberg shared an update on the development of Now You See Me 4.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: July 6, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Jesse Eisenberg confirmed his strong desire to return for Now You See Me 4, though the actively developing Lionsgate sequel has not officially set a filming schedule.

Jesse Eisenberg recently shared an exciting new update on the development of the fourth Now You See Me movie.

Following the box office success of the third installment last year, there are now plans to produce a fourth movie that will continue the adventures of the Horsemen. So far, we have not heard a new update on whether it is still moving forward, but fans are hoping the franchise will continue as they want to see more of the twists and tricks.

Is Now You See Me 4 Still in the Works?

Now You See Me: Now You Don't
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In an interview with TheWrap, Eisenberg was asked for an update on the development process of the fourth Now You See Me movie and his return as J. Daniel Atlas.

While he didn't reveal when the cameras might start rolling or whether the studio has given an official green light, he expressed his excitement about reprising his role.

"Honestly, I’d love to do Now You See Me 4 more than anything else. I’ve never felt happier than when playing that part," the actor said.

"Normally I play depressed people, which makes me depressed, but playing that confident, arrogant magician, I walk away every day thinking, ‘That was amazing.’ It’s the only character where I get to stand up straight and wear a nicer outfit. It’s my happiest place."

Months before Now You See Me: Now You Don't was released last year, Lionsgate already announced that they were in early development of the fourth movie. Now that there is demand for the next installment based on the box office numbers, fans are anticipating when it will finally happen.

For now, fans should wait for news and updates regarding the future of the Now You See Me franchise in the coming months, but the signs are telling us that we can expect the same team returning for the next chapter.

The History of the Now You See Me Franchise

The franchise’s latest chapter arrived in November of last year with the Ruben Fleischer-directed Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The film saw Jesse Eisenberg step back into the shoes of Atlas, anchoring a grand reunion that brought core cast members Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, and Mark Ruffalo back into the fold.

It marked a seamless return for an ensemble that first captivated audiences in 2013 and 2016. Across those films, the series charted the exploits of the "Four Horsemen," an elusive team of illusionists using high-stakes magic to pull off global, Robin Hood-style heists against the corrupt and powerful.

This winning formula has proven incredibly lucrative, driving the franchise's global box office past the $932 million mark. Lionsgate is already planning the next installment, as they announced last year at CinemaCon that a fourth movie was in development, with Fleischer returning to direct.

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