Director Says the Sequel Is Back on the Table
After years of nothing but fan theories and wishful tweets, Jon Turteltaub — the director behind the first two National Treasure adventures — says the third movie is actually moving forward. He’s finally happy with a script, and the studio seems interested again, which is more than we’ve heard in a long time.
Don’t Pack Your Bags (Yet)
Before you book a flight to Liberty Island: this isn’t cameras-rolling news. The film isn’t in production. But having a finished script and studio buy-in is a big step past the land of “maybe someday.” This one feels less like wishful thinking and more like a project with momentum.
What About Nicolas Cage?
The million-dollar question. Turteltaub is clearly hoping to reunite the original gang, and Cage is widely expected to don Ben Gates’ fedora again. Nothing’s been locked in publicly, so fans should stay optimistic but realistic — don’t light the celebratory fireworks just yet.
Nearly Two Decades Later, Why the Buzz?
The last big-screen chapter landed back in 2007, leaving a delicious cliffhanger that still nags fans: page 47. Since then the franchise has had false starts and a short-lived TV spin-off, but nothing that satisfied the treasure-hungry crowd. This new development is the most concrete tease we’ve had in ages.
Page 47: The Plot Tease That Won’t Die
The unresolved mystery at the end of the second movie — the infamous page 47 — has been an obvious seed for a sequel. Will the new script finally address it? Maybe. Or maybe the team will take the series in a fresh direction. Either way, it’s the storyline that keeps people buzzing.
Why This Time Might Stick
Lots of scripts and ideas have been bounced around for years, but the key difference now is alignment: a director who’s satisfied, a screenplay that seems promising, and a studio that’s willing to proceed. That combo makes this feel more real than the usual rumor-cycle chatter.
When Will We Know More?
For now, it’s a wait-and-see game. If casting announcements or a production start date show up, that’s when the excitement turns into actual popcorn-ready news. Until then, enjoy the speculation and keep an eye out for any Cage sightings — the adventurer might be closer than we think.