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

“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 […]

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  1. Top-Grossing Films in the National Treasure Series: The highest-grossing film in the franchise is 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' (2007) with approximately $459 million worldwide, followed by 'National Treasure' (2004) at around $347 million globally.
  2. Critical vs. Audience Reception for National Treasure Films: While 'National Treasure' holds a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score and 'Book of Secrets' has 35%, both films garnered significantly higher audience scores (76% and 67% respectively), indicating a divergence between critics and general viewers.
  3. National Treasure's Impact on Adventure Genre: The 'National Treasure' films are recognized for blending American history with high-stakes treasure hunts, contributing to the family adventure genre and inspiring an audience interest in historical puzzles despite their fictionalized plots.

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