‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub

Home Film News Aug 22, 2026 10:53am PT ‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub By Jack Dunn Plus Icon Jack Dunn Latest Box Office: ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Takes First Place on Friday With $10.6 Million, But ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Will Win the Weekend 2 hours ago ‘Golden Axe’ Trailer: Matthew Rhys and Lisa Gilroy Star in Animated Series Based on Sega’s Classic Video Game 2 days ago ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘The Pitt’ Among Winners at 42nd Annual Television Critics Association Awards 2 days ago See All ©Touchstone Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection “National Treasure” director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is happening. “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop,” Turteltaub said at a live taping of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast (via The Philadelphia Inquirer). He added that the audience was “the first people I have said this out loud to.” “It’s happening,” he said of “National Treasure 3.” “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop. It’s finally real. Now, it’s ‘Hollywood real,’ meaning things could happen. Nic gets hit by a bus, there’s no ‘National Treasure 3.’ If I get hit by a bus, there’s probably a ‘National Treasure 3.’ Welcome to Hollywood.” Popular on Variety Related Stories 'KPop Demon Hunters' Reveals New Cover Art for Criterion Blu-ray Release