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‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Conjures No. 1 Debut With $8.4 Million Friday, $21–$24 Million Opening

Early audience enthusiasm is outpacing critics as the revived franchise sets up its next chapter.

Justice Smith as Charlie, Ariana Greenblatt as June, Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Jesse Eisenberg as Daniel Atlas, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Dave Franco as Jack Wilder in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes
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Overview

  • The threequel led Friday with $8.4 million and is pacing to a $21 million–$24 million weekend for a No. 1 debut over The Running Man.
  • Thursday previews reached about $2.1 million, edging its rival's $1.9 million start.
  • Moviegoers are responding more warmly than critics, with a B+ CinemaScore and roughly 80% Rotten Tomatoes audience score versus mixed reviews.
  • The film reunites Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher with a new trio of magicians, and features a largely practical one‑take magic showcase, the director said.
  • A brief post‑credits tease points to future plans as Lionsgate develops a fourth film with Ruben Fleischer returning and targets its customary PVOD and STARZ release windows.