Fajarasia.id – The latest installment of the popular illusionist franchise, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”, has quickly captured audience attention. Within just one day of release, the film soared to the top of the box office, surpassing new competitors “The Running Man” and “Keeper.”
According to Variety on Saturday local time, the Lionsgate production earned $8.4 million (approximately Rp140 billion) from Friday screenings and preview showings across 3,403 theaters.
Weekend Projections
Industry analysts predict the film will close its opening weekend with revenues between $21–24 million, aligning with earlier forecasts. This figure nearly matches the debut of the second film in 2016, which opened with $22 million.
Audience and Critical Response
Interestingly, while critics have given the movie moderately positive reviews, this third installment has received the strongest feedback of the trilogy so far. CinemaScore awarded it a “B+”, slightly below the “A-” ratings of its predecessors, yet still reflecting strong enthusiasm for the return of the “Horsemen.”
Returning Cast
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film reunites four beloved stars:
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Woody Harrelson
- Isla Fisher
- Dave Franco
The quartet reprises their roles as Robin Hood–style illusionists, blending daring tricks, puzzles, and high-energy action sequences that have defined the franchise.
Big Investment, Global Appeal
Lionsgate reportedly invested more than $90 million (around Rp1.5 trillion) in production. The Now You See Me series has consistently performed well internationally, though the studio has often sold overseas distribution rights to reduce financial risk—a move that sometimes limited potential profits.
Franchise Revival
With such a strong opening, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is expected to breathe new life into the franchise, which has been dormant for eight years.****
