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Although reviewers gave the National Treasure films mixed marks, viewers welcomed them warmly, resulting in large box office returns and a strong place in popular culture. Though Justin Bartha and Harvey Keitel returned in their roles, National Treasure: Edge of History was produced without Cage or Turteltaub's participation, had no cultural impact, and was quickly terminated following one season. This shows that only Cage and Turteltaub's involvement will enable National Treasure 3 to be created.
Although the show included a fresh protagonist and was meant to be a continuation of the legacy of the movie. But Cage and Turteltaub's lack of a relationship to the essence and heart of the franchise caused the show to be rapidly forgotten. That indicates that the key for any upcoming franchise project is the original director and actor.
Original director Jon Turteltaub talks about if Edge of History, the shelved Disney+ project, would affect National Treasure 3. Starting with the initial 2004 picture, Disney's action-adventure series included the 2007 sequel Book of Secrets, both of which starred Nicolas Cage and were directed by Turteltaub and grossed over $800 million at the box office combined. Released in 2023 without Cage or Turteltaub's participation, Edge of History was a Disney+ spinoff series discontinued after one season. National Treasure 3 is still under development meanwhile.
Turteltaub discussed whether the scrapped Edge Of History might affect National Treasure 3 on a recent episode of the National Treasure Hunt podcast. All things considered, the original filmmaker believes the cancellation of the Disney+ show has no bearing on the film. Besides, he expects no crossover storywise. Please find his whole comments below:
While the success of National Treasure depends clearly on Cage and Turteltaub's involvement, getting them both on board for a threequel has proved challenging. First revealed in 2008, National Treasure 3 dragged on years of development hell. Chris Bremner was engaged to write the fresh script as Cormac and Marianne Wibberly worked on the prior two Movies. Though Turteltaub should be regarded as the front-runner, a director has not formally been appointed.
Cage reportedly revealed in March 2024 that he had no desire in going back for National Treasure 3. However, Turteltaub revealed on his most recent podcast episode that the third movie is certainly happening with the original ensemble including Cage and that former enemies might make a comeback. Though if one thing is clear, Cage and Turteltaub are essential for the success of National Treasure 3; right now, there is some contradicting knowledge concerning its situation.
The third Jerry Bruckheimer's series movie is National Treasure 3, an action-adventure one. Benjamin Gates goes back to race against the possibly global altering plan of the Illuminati. The film runs beside the Disney Plus series National Treasure: Edge Of History.
The series will act as a link between the movie and the upcoming one. The show is already creating buzz even though the location is yet unknown. Fans of the first series have great expectations for the show given its success.
The movie will be more in the feature world; that was a Disney+ television-feeling show done by Disney+ television-feeling individuals. Still, at this time it is also Disney+. None of us get that. The show neither makes us disappointed nor gives us hope. We simply always considered, "We're us and they're them."
Disney+ has first two National Treasure films available for streaming. The director is sure the new movie won't affect the performance. Still, the director's comments let the possibility open.