Exclusive: Actor Nicolas Cage addresses the chances of National Treasure 3 after years of the treasure-hunting sequel being rumored to happen.

A composite of a close up of Nicolas Cage as Ben in National Treasure and a full body action shot of himself framed in a blue circle with National Treasure poster in the background Custom image by Sam MacLennan

SUMMARY

 Nicolas Cage confirms that there will be no National Treasure 3 .
National Treasure 3 has long been rumored, with interest especially piqued upon the release of the TV show National Treasure: Edge of History .
 Cage’s recent work has been mostly made up of interesting smaller projects.

National Treasure 3’s future prompts a response from Nicolas Cage. Cage first set off to steal the Declaration of Independence in 2004’s National Treasure, playing treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates. National Treasure received a sequel three years later, titled National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Cage speaks on the chances of National Treasure 3. When prompted about the development of National Treasure 3. Cage stated bluntly that “No, there is no National Treasure 3.” Check out the full quote from Cage below:

Here we go! See, you’re the one that brings these things up and they go out and they eclipse everything else. No, there is no National Treasure 3. If you want to find treasure, don’t look at Disney, okay? It’s not there.

Why This National Treasure News Is Good for Cage

Nic Cage is in the Golden Era of his career.

nicolas cage with a beard and long hair in pig

Though the first National Treasure movie is now two decades old, the rumors of National Treasure 3 have not stopped. These rumors particularly swelled up again in reaction to the creation of the TV series National Treasure: Edge of History, which aired one season between late 2022 and early 2023.

Throughout this time, however, Cage and the rest of the National Treasure team have regularly provided disappointing updates on the film’s development.

Cage’s most recent update might be the nail in the coffin for National Treasure 3, but that is probably good news for the actor. In recent years, Cage’s career has been revitalized with acclaimed roles in films like Mandy, Pig, and Dream Scenario. Unlike these roles, National Treasure does not hold the same level of reverence for his performance.

Belting a wide range of cinematic performances, Nicolas Cage remains a cultural tour-de-force. Here’s every Nic Cage movie ranked from worst to best.

Rather than the risk that would be National Treasure 3, Cage’s upcoming roles seem likely to continue his positive career trend. The recently-released trailer for Arcadian revealed Cage in a dramatic role as a middle-aged father trying to protect his sons from the apocalypse.

The actor will also feature in the upcoming thriller The Surfer and horror-thriller Longlegs. So, while National Treasure viewers may not get a trilogy, Cage’s recent work can be celebrated for trying out daring, different parts.