The recently released Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the latest movie in the popular heist series, is now close to surpassing the global box office total of John Travolta’s Broken Arrow. This milestone comes just two weeks after the threequel’s theatrical debut, as attention turns to its comparison with the John Travolta Broken Arrow box office record.
Box Office Comparison: Heist Threequel Nears Classic Action Film
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has built a strong $146.1 million worldwide gross so far, according to recent data. While it still trails behind previous franchise entries—Now You See Me with $351.7 million and Now You See Me 2 with $334.9 million—it has already surpassed several 2025 releases such as Tron: Ares, Ballerina, Mickey 17, and Black Phone 2. Its current momentum puts it on course to pass the total of John Woo’s well-known 1996 film Broken Arrow, which starred John Travolta and Christian Slater.
The third installment has earned $36.7 million domestically and $109.4 million internationally, combining for a global total of $146.1 million. In contrast, Broken Arrow accumulated $70.8 million in North America, $79.5 million internationally, and $150.3 million in total worldwide earnings. At present, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is trailing the action classic by $4.2 million, but current trends suggest it will surpass Broken Arrow’s box office performance in the coming days.
Current Ranking and Further Competition
Presently, the new heist film ranks as the 26th highest-grossing title of 2025, just behind Danny Boyle’s horror sequel 28 Years Later, which achieved $151.3 million in global sales. The Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson-starrer needs another $5.2 million to overtake this competitor and climb higher on the yearly chart. Given the positive reception and sustained interest, industry watchers expect the film to cross these milestones shortly.
Plot and Direction: Expanding the Franchise’s Universe
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t features a refreshed lineup of magicians who collaborate with the original Horsemen from previous installments. The plot centers around their plan to steal a priceless diamond from a powerful heiress, whose criminal activities come to light through their elaborate illusions and teamwork. By exposing her and executing their greatest scheme to date, the group continues the franchise’s blend of spectacle and intrigue.
Looking Ahead for the Franchise
As Now You See Me: Now You Don’t approaches and may soon surpass the iconic John Travolta-starrer Broken Arrow at the global box office, the performance illustrates the ongoing audience appeal of high-stakes heist storytelling. With its potential to rise within the top 25 films of the year and possibly pursue higher franchise records, the movie’s progress will be closely monitored by fans and industry observers in the weeks to come.
