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Turteltaub might be positive that National Treasure 3 will take place and that Cage will be involved, but this would come as news to Cage, who lately expressed a far more sombre view on possibilities of a comeback as Benjamin Franklin Gates. Speaking to Screen Rant in March, Cage angrily batted down discussion of another National Treasure sequel, expressing resentment at the issue even being asked:
Here comes what we are doing! See, you are the one who raises these issues and drives them out to overshadow all else. There isn't a National Treasure 3. Don't gaze at Disney if you wish to uncover treasure, okay? It absent.
The director of National Treasure 3 boldly states, Nicolas Cage and the cast of the original movie will be returning. Grossing $347 million on a $100 million budget, Jon Turteltaub's family-friendly action thriller surprised viewers with Cage as a historian searching for riches using a map concealed on the Declaration of Independence. Grossing $459 million, Book of Secrets followed in 2007; another National Treasure sequel has yet to materialize (though the series was extended with the Disney+ show National Treasure: Edge of History).
Although National Treasure 3 is far from dead according to recent updates, Turteltaub's recent words of assurance that the original cast—including Cage—will return for another film provide fresh optimism. Turteltaub advises, nevertheless, that the clock is running on get that cast together. Review his comments below (from the National Treasure Hunt podcast):
Turteltaub makes good observations on National Treasure 3. The culture has evolved since the first movie more than twenty years ago. With its varied ensemble, the latest spinoff National Treasure: Edge of History mirrored those new realities. While still bringing back Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha, a new franchise film may have a varied cast. Reminding viewers that the original cast is not growing any younger, Turteltaub makes a relevant point. This might also be a warning to Disney: they should hasten things if they wish the movie to happen.
Disney+ lets you stream National Treasure.
Although Cage's actual participation in National Treasure 3 is still under question, the film appears to be progressing slowly but surely in the development stage. In an interview with MovieWeb, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently offered his own assured, yet wary, assessment of the development of the sequel:
Well, ideally there will be a National Treasure 3. We have been working on it for really some time. Our excellent writer is working on it right now; ideally, if we have a script in on schedule, we will forward it to Nic [Cage] and, should he approve, we will create another one. We most definitely want to.
As of a post-interview for Kung Fu Panda 4 under director Mike Mitchell, Kung Fu Panda 5 is rumored to be under development although not officially confirmed. The program will continue their exploits as martial artist Po the Panda and his allies strive to protect their home.
Now a profitable franchise most likely to last is Kung Fu Panda. New stories and characters will captivate viewers to follow the path the show takes next.
The director of National Treasure 3 boldly states, Nicolas Cage and the cast of the original movie will be returning. Grossing $347 million on a $100 million budget, Jon Turteltaub's family-friendly action thriller surprised viewers with Cage as a historian searching for riches using a map concealed on the Declaration of Independence. Grossing $459 million, Book of Secrets followed in 2007; another National Treasure sequel has yet to materialize (though the series was extended with the Disney+ show National Treasure: Edge of History).
Although National Treasure 3 is far from dead according to recent updates, Turteltaub's recent words of assurance that the original cast—including Cage—will return for another film provide fresh optimism. Turteltaub advises, nevertheless, that the clock is running on get that cast together. View his comments below (via National Treasure Hunt podcast):