Director Jon Turteltaub says the planned third installment of the “National Treasure” franchise cannot ignore politics, citing the role of political polarization in delaying the project. He also says the script has been completed and will incorporate contemporary political realities rather than treating them as off-limits.
In interviews referenced by both outlets, Turteltaub frames the change as a storytelling requirement. Fox News reports that polarization contributed to delays and that the finished script will need to address modern politics. The Washington Times similarly says the movie must include political ideas, while emphasizing care in how the story is presented so it does not alienate viewers. Both accounts describe an intent to integrate politics into the narrative without appearing to target or exclude audiences.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis: Fox highlights delayed production tied to polarization and the script’s overall direction, while the Washington Times focuses more on the director’s view that the film must acknowledge politics while remaining mindful of audience reactions.
