‘Now You See Me: Now You Don't' Wraps 13-Day Shoot Across Abu Dhabi
Now You See Me: Now You Don't is one of more than 180 major productions filmed in Abu Dhabi in recent years.
Apr 25, 2025
Production of Now You See Me: Now You Don't wrapped filming in Abu Dhabi after a 13-day shoot across major sites including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Liwa desert, Clymb Yas Island, Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit, and W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island. The film, directed by Ruben Fleischer and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, and others, is set for release November 14th, 2025.
Abu Dhabi Film Commission collaborated with Lionsgate from the early scripting stage in 2023, facilitating location scouting, government coordination, and on-ground support.
The production participated in Abu Dhabi's rebate scheme and involved six UAE interns across departments. Now You See Me: Now You Don't is one of more than 180 major productions filmed in Abu Dhabi in recent years.
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