Now You See Me 3 Scores $21.3M Opener — ‘Running Man’ Stumbles With $17M Debut at Box Office

The weekend box office delivered a jaw-dropping twist that left fans emotional and buzzing.

Now You See Me 3 stunned with a $21.3 million domestic opening, while The Running Man stumbled with $17 million, sparking viral conversations about which film truly captured audiences.

Lionsgate’s Now You See Me 3 didn’t just win domestically — it scored a lavish $54.2 million internationally.

That brings its worldwide total to a shocking $75.5 million, cementing the franchise’s cultural dominance and proving that audiences still crave its magic-filled heist thrills.

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Meanwhile, Paramount’s The Running Man opened softer than expected.

With $17 million domestically and $28.2 million internationally, its global debut reached $45.2 million — respectable, but overshadowed by the jaw-dropping success of Now You See Me 3.

Fan Reactions

Social media lit up with emotional takes.

One fan wrote: “Now You See Me 3 leaves me speechless — the magic is back and bigger than ever.” Another added: “This is shocking. Running Man deserved better, but the audience chose differently.”

Why It Hits Harder

The numbers highlight a cultural divide.

While Now You See Me 3 leaned into its viral franchise appeal, Running Man struggled to connect despite its lavish production and star power.

Cultural Impact

The weekend proves that audiences still crave familiar franchises with jaw-dropping spectacle.

For Lionsgate, the shocking win is a major boost heading into the holiday season, while Paramount faces questions about how to reposition Running Man for long-term success.

With its $75.5 million global debut, Now You See Me 3 leaves fans speechless — proving that in today’s box office magic, spectacle and nostalgia still reign supreme.