Now You See Me 3 Aims for Box Office Glory This Weekend

Los Angeles, CA — Lionsgate is set to potentially secure its third No. 1 opening of 2025 with the release of **Now You See Me: Now You Don't**. The threequel is projected to earn between $20 million and $24 million this weekend, following a strong estimated Friday gross of $7.5 million, which includes $2.1 million from preview screenings.

The film, part of the popular trilogy starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco, is currently receiving favorable reviews. It boasts a 60% score from critics and an impressive 83% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

Social media buzz surrounding **Now You See Me 3** is significant, with nearly 300 million followers engaging across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. This represents a remarkable increase compared to the 126.5 million followers garnered by the previous installment, reflecting the movie’s broad appeal in today’s digital landscape.

Industry analysts at RelishMix noted a wave of nostalgia driving ticket sales. Fans are sharing their excitement with comments such as “The OGs are back” and “We’re so back,” indicating a strong emotional connection to the franchise. The film is also tapping into popular culture references, sparking further interest.

In terms of competition, the weekend box office faces a close contest between **Now You See Me 3**, 20th Century Studios‘ continuing run of **Predator: Badlands**, and Paramount’s reboot of **The Running Man**. Both remaining films are expected to pull in around $15 million each. **The Running Man**, starring Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright, notably features the added challenge of an R rating while **Now You See Me 3** is rated PG-13, broadening its family-friendly appeal.

**Predator: Badlands**, which has attracted similar audiences, grossed $1.7 million on Friday and is projected to have a robust showing, potentially leading to better-than-expected overall performance.

With Thanksgiving approaching, both **Now You See Me 3** and **The Running Man** could see sustained interest in theaters as families look for entertainment options during the holiday. The latter’s Thursday night previews brought in $1.9 million from 3,000 theaters, indicating strong audience anticipation.

Overall, as anticipation builds for the weekend’s theatrical releases, Lionsgate’s new film has positioned itself well to capture box office success once again.