National Treasure 3 confirmed in development by director Jon Turteltaub

Director Jon Turteltaub has confirmed that a third installment of the National Treasure franchise is officially in development. Speaking during a recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast in Philadelphia, Turteltaub stated, “It’s happening. You’re the first people I have said this out loud to. It’s finally real.”

Turteltaub revealed that a script has been written and has received positive feedback from Disney, with the studio noting it “sounds like a movie we can make.” Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is also reportedly involved in the project.

Nicolas Cage is expected to return as protagonist Benjamin Franklin Gates. While the full cast has not been officially confirmed, Turteltaub expressed a desire to bring back as much of the original ensemble as possible, potentially including Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha. No official release date or specific plot details have been announced.