Justin Bartha(The Hangover)gives fans more reason to anticipate a thirdNational Treasurefilm. While the last movie was nearly 15 years ago, Bartha confirms with People that there is a script for the third film, and he has read the script.
“There is a script. That’s all I’ll say. There have been a few different scripts, actually, but the one thing that has to happen is for all the stars to align.”
Bartha says that hehas worked developingthe scripts withNational TreasuredirectorJon Turteltaub, who he calls the “unsung hero of these movies,” but there is no information yet about a potential plot for the film. However, Bartha says that the conversation surrounding the treasure evolves as time passes.
“So there were times where we asked what exactly is going on in the world and what that meant for the treasure they would be hunting.”
In the meantime, with speculation about the third National Treasure film, Bartha is continuing the franchise on the Disney + streaming platform in the form of a series. In March 2021, fans of the franchise were excited to hear that Disney+ had ordered a 10-episode original series based on the popular films titled National Treasure: Edge of History. This new show will introduce a new generation to the exciting world of treasure hunting. Bartha stars inNational Treasure: Edge of History series,which premiered on December 14th, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago) and Lyndon Smith (Parenthood) on Disney+.
National Treasure: Edge of Historyis now streaming on Disney+.
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With Justin Bartha’s recent comments and the Disney+ series in full swing, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is also talking. Bruckheimer has confirmed that he is developing the third film as recently as last week, butNic Cagehas not publicly confirmed his involvement in the film for waiting fans.
“I have not heard hide nor hair about it. So often, these things we read about are just conjecture without any base or foundation to them. I feel the same aboutNational Treasure 3. It’s been 14 years. There’s no there, there. So, is it fun to think about? Sure.”
The first National Treasure film was in 2004, and the sequel premiered in 2007. TheNational Treasurefilms feature an all-star cast, including Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, Christopher Plummer (TheSound of Music), Helen Mirren (The Queen), Ed Harris (Westworld), and Bruce Greenwood (Gerald’s Game).
