Nicolas Cage Crushes Fans' Hopes for ‘National Treasure 3’ by Rejecting Disney

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Fans of the National Treasure movies may be disappointed to learn that Nicolas Cage, who played Benjamin Franklin Gates, has confirmed that there will not be a National Treasure 3. In an interview with Screen Rant, the actor bluntly stated, "No, there is no National Treasure 3."

Cage expressed his frustration with the rumors, emphasizing that he did not appreciate them overshadowing everything else. He made it clear that there is no National Treasure 3 and advised against looking to Disney for treasure-hunting inspiration.

Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the first two movies in the National Treasure series, both starring Cage at the age of 60, were successful at the box office. The initial film brought in $347.5 million globally in 2004, while its sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, earned $459 million in 2007.

A Disney+ series called National Treasure: The Edge of History, based on the movies, aired for one season consisting of 10 episodes. Although Nicolas Cage did not appear in the series, fans were delighted to see Justin Bartha and Harvey Keitel reprise their roles as Riley Poole and Agent Peter Sadusky.

Even though it has been over 15 years since the last National Treasure film was released, rumors of a third movie have been circulating. In 2020, reports emerged about the development of a third installment with producer Jerry Bruckheimer attached. Additionally, there were talks about a possible fourth movie in the works.

In 2022, Bruckheimer expressed his interest in creating another National Treasure movie. According to Bruckheimer, when discussing the possibility of a new film, the response was positive and plans were made to explore new casting options. Simultaneously, work on a National Treasure film for the theaters featuring Nicolas Cage is still in progress.

Bruckheimer mentioned that both he and Cage were working on the script for the movie, which was said to be focused on searching for the lost city of Atlantis.

On the other hand, Cage has been occupied with various projects, despite the ongoing rumors about another National Treasure film. His new action horror movie, Arcadian, is scheduled to be released on April 12. Cage not only stars in the film but also serves as a producer. Additionally, he is set to appear in upcoming movies such as Longlegs, The Surfer, and Lords of War.

Editor's P/S:

The news of National Treasure 3's cancellation is a disappointment for fans who have eagerly anticipated the continuation of the beloved franchise. Despite the success of the first two movies and the recent revival of the series on Disney+, Nicolas Cage's confirmation that there will not be a third installment is a blow to their hopes. While rumors of development and the involvement of producer Jerry Bruckheimer had sparked excitement, Cage's blunt denial has put an end to any speculation.

Despite the fact that the National Treasure movies have had mixed critical reception, they have been a commercial success, earning hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide. The absence of a third movie may be a missed opportunity for Disney and Bruckheimer to capitalize on the franchise's popularity. It remains to be seen whether the ongoing work on a National Treasure film for theaters, featuring Nicolas Cage, will materialize or if the series will ultimately be laid to rest. continue for multiple seasons.