Box Office: ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Tops Weekend Charts

Los Angeles, CA – Lionsgate Films‘ “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” topped the domestic weekend box office, earning $21.3 million. This marks a strong debut for the third installment of the franchise, which was released on November 16, 2025.

The first “Now You See Me” opened in 2013 with over $29 million, while its sequel debuted at $22 million in 2016, according to Box Office Mojo. Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, attributed the film’s success to effective marketing, particularly through social media, which targeted a young female audience.

Robbins noted, “Their marketing team can really be commended for bringing out a very strong young female audience.” He added that about half of the film’s ticket buyers were women, with a healthy number over 25 years old.

Following “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” was Paramount Pictures‘ “The Running Man,” which opened at $17 million. This is the second adaptation of a Stephen King novel, following the 1987 film featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Comscore, remarked that the timing of the two movies is ideal as they head into Thanksgiving.

Box office analyst David A. Gross highlighted that “The Running Man’s” opening was above average compared to other King adaptations, which typically earn about $14.6 million on opening. The third spot at the box office was claimed by Disney’s “Predator: Badlands,” which, after a strong franchise opening of $40 million, dropped 68% to $13 million in its second weekend.

Looking ahead, the upcoming release of Universal Pictures‘ “Wicked: For Good” is expected to boost box office sales significantly, with projections of $140 million to $180 million. Robbins noted that this could revitalize the currently sluggish box office landscape.

Furthermore, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” is set to open on Thanksgiving weekend and may end the trend of underperforming animated films this fall. With various high-profile releases scheduled, industry analysts anticipate a lively push in box office numbers as the year comes to a close.