After 15 years, the National Treasure franchise is about to return. National Treasure: Edge of History, a brand new series headed to Disney+, premieres in just a few days. Before diving into the show, enthusiasts may need to refresh their reminiscence and get into the treasure-hunting spirit by means of observing the National Treasure movies. Here’s where to watch the films, plus how National Treasure: Edge of History fits into the franchise.
Where to watch the ‘National Treasure’ movies
The National Treasure movie collection began in 2004. Nicolas Cage stars in the authentic film as historian Benjamin Franklin Gates, whose family has spent years on the lookout for a misplaced Freemason treasure. With help from tech wizard Riley Poole (Justin Bartha) and archivist Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger), Ben steals the Declaration of Independence, which he believes has a secret map main to the treasure.
The sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, arrived in 2007. When Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris) accuses Ben’s ancestor of aiding in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, he groups up with Riley and Abigail once again to in finding clues that may clear his family identify. They discover a lead in the Book of Secrets, a diary shared by means of U.S. presidents that details subjects like the JFK assassination, Area 51, Watergate, and more.
Both National Treasure movies are available to watch in order on Disney+. Fans will desire a subscription, with plans starting at $8 per month for ad-supported streaming.
Is ‘National Treasure: Edge of History’ a sequel?
National Treasure: Edge of History is a continuation of the movies. While Nicolas Cage is not attached to the project, other stars from the movies will go back. That contains Justin Bartha and Harvey Keitel, who plays retired FBI agent Peter Sadusky. Armando Riesco also returns as FBI Agent Hendricks. Aside from the returning characters, it kind of feels Edge of History will inform a story that stands by myself from the National Treasure movies.
Lissette Olivera takes Cage’s position as historian Jess Valenzuela. She’s in a race in opposition to Billie Pearce (Catherine Zeta-Jones) to in finding clues that lead to but another hidden treasure, which Jess’s father instructed her about years in the past. In addition to finding the gold, Jess hopes to discover her family’s secret past.
National Treasure: Edge of History premieres on Dec. 14. There will likely be 10 episodes in total, with new episodes set to drop every Wednesday until Feb. 8.
Is ‘National Treasure 3’ coming out?
National Treasure: Edge of History is not to be confused with National Treasure 3, a 3rd film that is reportedly still in the works. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer printed to ComicBook.com in August that a script for the movie were written, with plans to confidently carry back Cage.
“Let’s hope we’re operating on the script presently. Hopefully [Cage] likes it, however it’s in point of fact just right. So I feel we’ll get it to him in a while,” Bruckheimer stated.
Then, in September, Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, who wrote the first two movies and Edge of History, showed that they wouldn’t be writing the 3rd installment. However, director Jon Turteltaub is returning to helm National Treasure 3.
“We’re there if they need us, however we know that they are able to get it done,” Cormac instructed Entertainment Weekly.
Fans may have to stay an eye out for more news on National Treasure 3. Until then, they may be able to enjoy Edge of History. The first two episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History drop on Disney+ on Dec. 14.
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