The third film in the Now You See Me series, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t was released theatrically on November 14, 2025. Recently, the film saw a physical release, and Lionsgate sent me a copy of the 4K Ultra HD release.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – 4K Ultra HD
The 4K Ultra HD (+Blu Ray + Digital) release of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t comes with two discs and a digital code. It retails for $42.99, but can be purchased at a discount on Amazon and at other retailers. It is also available in separate Blu-Ray, DVD, and 4K UHD Steelbook versions.
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Screenplay by: Seth Grahame-Smith and Michael Lesslie and Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese
Story by: Eric Warren Singer
Based on Characters Created by: Boaz Yakin & Edward Ricourt
Produced by: Alex Kurtzman, p.g.a., Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen, p.g.a.
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman
Synopsis: The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – The Movie
Taking place 9 years after the last film, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has The Four Horsemen returning. They unite with a new generation of illusionists to expose the corruption of Veronika Vanderberg, a powerful diamond heiress with ties to arms dealers, traffickers, and warlords.
As this is a review of the physical release, I won’t be spending too much time critically reviewing the film itself. If you were a fan of both Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2, you’re primed to enjoy this third film as well. Isla Fisher, who was absent in the second film due to her pregnancy, makes a welcome return to the franchise. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t takes full advantage of the 9 years since the 2nd film, presenting a group of magicians who have all gone their own ways, but are brought back together by “The Eye,” the secret society of magicians that uses magic tricks and illusions to enact social justice. But this time they’re also joined by a new generation of magicians, who are pretending to be The Horsemen to fight greed and corruption in their own way. Even though Now You See Me: Now You Don’t introduces these new magicians, the film doesn’t act as a jumping off point for the franchise. Newcomers will definitely want to watch the first two films before watching this one.
As with the previous two films, there are various twists and turns to the plot, as well as amazing action sequences that are designed around magical illusions. To say more about the plot will land things firmly in spoiler territory, and ruin some of the surprise of the story.
I only spent time with the 4K UHD disc, though the release also contains a Blu-Ray disc and a digital copy. Both the picture quality and the sound are excellent on the 4K Ultra High Definition. I also felt that the sound mix was exceptional- it’s immersive and vibrant, but you can hear every line of dialogue easily.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Special Features
One of the beauty of physical releases is the plethora of featurettes and deleted scenes that you can discover, and in this instance, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t doesn’t disappoint. Here’s what’s on the disc:
- Audio Commentary with Director Ruben Fleischer and Producer Bobby Cohen
- Lord of Illusions — Follow director Ruben Fleischer 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 fueled the excitement behind this third film.
- Heart of Stone — Go behind the scenes as the cast 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 You See Me: Now You Don’t to life through their wardrobe.
- Nothing Up My Sleeve — Unveil the magic with insights from the 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 sets and locations of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t with production designer David Scheunemann, including insights on the Abu Dhabi shoots and production challenges.
- The Sorcerers’ Apprentices (SteelBook Exclusive)
- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Theatrical Trailer
While all of the featurettes are informative, I found that the ones that dealt directly with the magical illusions to be the most captivating. Director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Venom) wanted to try and show as much practical magic as possible in the film, and it’s fascinating watching how they pull off some of the illusions. No CGI there!
I did find a couple of glaring omissions in the featurettes, however. For one, Morgan Freeman is never interviewed in any of them. And while the “Now You See Me…Again” featurette deals with the returning cast, it would have been nice to also have one that dealt specifically with the new generation of Horsemen.
I’m always a fan of deleted/extended scenes, as I find they’re a good window in the filmmakers’ process. While the majority of included scenes are largely superfluous, there are a series of deleted scenes that show what all of the original Horsemen are up to in their separate lives when they receive their Tarot card from The Eye. I can only imagine these scenes were cut for pacing and/or runtime, as they’re a lot of fun and well worth a watch.
Finally, the audio commentary from Director Ruben Fleischer and Producer Bobby Cohen is interesting, if you’re wanting to find out more about how the sausage is made. The commentary quite informative, and if you’ve watched the featurettes and want to dive in deeper into the movie, then the audio commentary is a good place to turn.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – The Verdict
The 4K transfer and audio of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t are immaculate and provide a satisfying theatrical experience in your home. And if you’re interested in how they pulled off some of those magical illusions, the special features provide a great insight into the work that went into recreating magic tricks on screen without relying on CGI.
I do feel that the new Horsemen got a bit overshadowed in the featurettes, but the actors do appear in interviews throughout them. Which makes Morgan Freeman’s absence from the featurettes even more obvious. Still, there’s a lot of great material in there about Now You See Me: Now You Don’t that is both informative and entertaining.
If you’re a fan of the first two Now You See Me movies, then you’ll definitely want to check out Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Despite a change in director, the film remains full of the banter and magical mayhem from the first two films. Is it the best movie in the series? No, that one is still the original Now You See Me. But it’s a fun and solid entry into the series, that consistently entertains with its enjoyable characters and compelling magic.
