Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Topped Prime Video Chart
The third franchise installment reached number one on the streaming service in the United States.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Comedy
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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has climbed to the top spot on the Prime Video movie chart in the United States as of October 4, 2026. The film currently ranks ninth on the platform's global movie list.
Why it matters
The streaming success of the third film arrives as the production studio prepares for the next chapter in the magic-themed franchise. Lionsgate has confirmed that a fourth film is currently in development.
The third film earned $246 million worldwide against a $90 million budget and holds a 61% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its predecessor, the first film in the series, reached $351 million at the global box office.
The players
Lionsgate
This American entertainment company is the production studio responsible for the Now You See Me film series.
Ruben Fleischer
He is the director of the third film in the franchise and is set to return to direct the fourth installment.
The details
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the 112-minute film is currently available to stream on Prime Video. While the third film received a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the first two installments hold lower critic ratings of 51% and 33%, respectively.
Timeline
April 2025: Lionsgate announced the fourth film at CinemaCon.
November 12, 2025: Now You See Me: Now You Don't theatrical release.
October 4, 2026: Film reached number one on Prime Video US charts.
Industry Dynamics
This performance reflects a growing trend where franchise sequels find a second life on streaming platforms following their initial theatrical windows. This movement highlights how studios like Lionsgate leverage established intellectual property to drive subscriber engagement between theatrical releases.
Viewers in the United States can currently stream the third installment of the franchise directly on Prime Video. This release allows fans to revisit the film as the studio continues pre-production on the upcoming fourth movie.
The takeaway
Franchises often see renewed audience interest when they become accessible through subscription-based streaming services. Fans should look for future announcements from the studio regarding the next installment to see if the creative team continues this trajectory.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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