It’s a whole new world as a group of young people discover the many secrets hidden in plain sight in National Treasure: Edge of History. The new Disney Plus series brings the National Treasure franchise back to life with a new cast and some familiar faces.
In 2004, the first National Treasure movie starred Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha and Harvey Keitel. The movie was a huge box office success that inspired a sequel in 2007. There were plans for another movie, but those plans were placed on hold. Until now.
With National Treasure: Edge of History, the franchise gets a burst of new energy as 22-year-old Dreamer Jess discovers that there are secrets linking her family to a hidden treasure. While she’s looking for answers, the bad guys are looking for the gold and they won’t stop until they get what they want.
Here’s everything you need to know about National Treasure: Edge of History.
Next episode of National Treasure: Edge of History
@SarabethPollock The moment you've all been waiting for! The #NationalTreasureSeries Finale is now streaming on @DisneyPlus.February 8, 2023
The season finale of National Treasure: Edge of History airs Wednesday, February 8, and is titled "Treasure Protectors."
National Treasure: Edge of History episode guide
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 1: "I'm a Ghost"
Airdate: December 14, 2022
"Twenty-two-year-old Jess Valenzuela's life is turned upside down when she crosses paths with a mysterious man who holds a clue to an ancient treasure linked to her father who died when she was a child."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 2: "The Treasure Map"
Airdate: December 14, 2022
"When their friend is kidnapped by their rival, Jess and her friend Tasha devise a plan to rescue him. They arrange a ransom exchange on a World War II warship, which makes Jess realize that he is not the only one in trouble."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 3: "Graceland Gambit"
Airdate: December 21, 2022
"After Jess discovers her late mother's involvement in the treasure hunt, Jess becomes even more determined to unravel the secrets her mother never told her about their past. She enlists the help of her friends and Liam."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 4: "Charlotte"
Airdate: December 28, 2022
"For the first time ever, Jess finds herself in a puzzle-solving slump when she can't crack the clue found previously. Her personal life begins to fall apart as the puzzles overwhelm her."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 4: "Bad Romance"
Airdate: January 4, 2023
"Jess and Tasha hunt for the spy in their midst while plotting a caper at the Governor's Ball."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 5: "Frenemies"
Airdate: January 11, 2023
"Not knowing who's good and who's bad, Jess works with Billie and deciphers a hundreds-year-old clue that points to a famous 18th century landmark, and together they plan an impossible heist during an historic reenactment."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 6: "Point of No Return"
Airdate: January 18, 2023
"Jess sacrifices everything to confront her dad's killer to find the last piece of the map."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 7: "Prison Break"
Airdate: January 25, 2023
"It's a matter of life and death when Jess enlists her friends' help with an impossible heist."
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 episode 8: "A Meeting with Salazar"
Airdate: February 1, 2023
"Jess enlists her friends to help with an impossible heist that could put them all in danger."
The first two episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 dropped on Disney Plus on December 14 in the US and the UK, with new episodes arriving weekly on Wednesdays.
There are 10 episodes in the first season.
Who is in the National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 cast?
There are a few familiar faces in the National Treasure: Edge of History series. Justin Bartha (The Hangover) reprises his role as Riley Poole, who was originally Nicholas Cage’s trusted friend and sidekick. Harvey Keitel's Peter Sadusky also returns and based on the trailer looks like he'll fill in for Cage as the keeper of secrets.
Lisette Olivera is now leading the adventure as Jess. Olivera is a Los Angeles native whose credits include a recurring role on the TV show Total Eclipse.
There is currently no plan for Cage to return to the role of Benjamin Franklin Gates, but Bruckheimer has said over the years that a script for a third movie exists and could be developed when Cage has time in his schedule. That said, it’s entirely possible that National Treasure: Edge of History could steal a page from Marvel and Star Wars and sneak in a surprise cameo at some point.
Here is a list of National Treasure: Edge of History cast members:
- Lisette Olivera as Jess
- Catherine Zeta Jones (Wednesday) as Billie
- Justin Bartha as Riley Poole
- Harvey Keitel as Peter Sadusky
- Antonio Cipriano as Oren
- Zuri Reed as Tasha
- Jake Austin Walker as Liam
- Jordan Rodrigues as Ethan
- Lyndon Smith as Agent Ross
What is National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 about?
Here’s the series synopsis from Disney Plus:
"The Disney Plus Original series, National Treasure: Edge of History is an expansion of the National Treasure movie franchise told from the point of view of a young heroine, Jess (Lisette Olivera), a brilliant and resourceful DREAMer in search of answers about her family — who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about the past and save a lost Pan-American treasure."
Is there a trailer for National Treasure: Edge of History season 1?
Not only is there a trailer for National Treasure: Edge of History, there’s also a featurette that provides some background on the characters and their mission.
How to watch National Treasure: Edge of History season 1?
National Treasure: Edge of History season 1 airs exclusively on Disney Plus. The first two episodes launch on December 14 in the US and the UK, with subsequent episodes airing Wednesdays.
You can purchase a standalone Disney Plus subscription or a subscription to the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus.
