Jon Turteltaub, director of the original National Treasure films, says a third installment is now in the works. More than two decades after the first movie’s 2004 release, he tells audiences that National Treasure 3 is “finally real” and that a script has been approved by Disney.
Turteltaub shares the update in connection with his appearances around the National Treasure Hunt podcast, framing the announcement as new information he has not previously discussed publicly. Deadline and Variety both report that he is confirming the project’s existence and production status rather than outlining specific plot details or casting. The outlets focus on different wording from his remarks—Deadline emphasizes Disney’s script approval, while Variety highlights his statement that “it’s happening.” Neither source describes a release date, production start, or additional creative team changes.
