The beloved magic heist franchise, "Now You See Me," makes its grand return to the silver screen with the upcoming film "Now You See Me: Now You Dont," set to release in theaters on November 14. This exciting sequel brings back fan favorites Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher, who will reprise their roles as skilled magicians in a continuing saga filled with thrilling heists and breathtaking illusions. Joining them are some new faces that promise to add fresh dynamics to the storyline.

It has been nearly nine years since the second installment, "Now You See Me 2," graced theaters in 2016, and fans of the franchise have eagerly awaited this new chapter. The series revolves around a secret organization of illusionists known as the Four Horsemen, who utilize their talents to execute seemingly impossible crimes while simultaneously taking down corrupt figures in society.

Both previous films in the franchise proved to be box office successes, each grossing over $300 million globally. The first film, released back in 2013, outperformed its sequel, establishing a strong following that executives at Lionsgate have been keen to capitalize on. In a conference call regarding quarterly earnings in 2015, Jon Feltheimer, the CEO of Lionsgate, hinted at the development of a third film, sparking excitement among fans. However, the project saw little momentum until last year, coinciding with a trend among major studios favoring remakes and sequels to draw audiences back to theaters.

The upcoming film's release is strategically timed, as it hits theaters just one week ahead of the highly anticipated "Wicked" sequel, which could significantly affect its box office performance. As both films target similar audiences, industry analysts are keenly observing how the competition unfolds.

Returning to the franchise, Isla Fisher takes on her role once again as Henley Reeves. Fisher did not appear in the second installment, having been pregnant during filming; however, her return alongside Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco has fans buzzing with nostalgia. Morgan Freeman also returns as Thaddeus Bradley, the enigmatic leader of the Eye, the organization that oversees the Four Horsemen.

Notably, Lizzy Caplan, who portrayed Lulu in "Now You See Me 2" and took over Fisher's role as the fourth Horseman, is absent from the third film. Additionally, Mark Ruffalo, who played Dylan Rhodes, the mastermind behind the Horsemen, will not be part of the cast, raising questions about the direction of the story and the dynamics between the characters.

In an exciting new twist, Rosamund Pike joins the franchise as the film's antagonist, Veronika Vanderberg, the head of a formidable global criminal network. Meanwhile, a new generation of magicians is introduced, featuring Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, who are recruited by Eisenberg's character to join the Eye and combat the growing threat posed by Veronika's empire.

The recently released trailer provides tantalizing glimpses into the plot, revealing that Daniel (Eisenberg) is on a mission to recruit new talent to confront Veronika. Despite his insistence that the original Horsemen are "dead" to him, Henley, Jack, and Merritt cannot resist the call to assist. Intriguingly, the trailer suggests that Thaddeus continues to play a pivotal role within the Eye, despite appearing to have passed leadership duties to Dylan in the previous film's climactic scene.

Additionally, there are whispers that a fourth installment is already in the works. Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgates motion picture group, announced at CinemaCon this past April that discussions for a sequel are underway, hinting that viewers may find themselves on the edge of their seats for yet another thrilling adventure following "Now You See Me: Now You Dont." Both the third and fourth films will be directed by Ruben Fleischer, ensuring a cohesive vision across the story arcs.