NATIONAL TREASURE EDGE OF HISTORY

 It's been almost 15 years since Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) discovered a lost city of gold at Mt. Rushmore in "National Treasure: Book of Secrets." While there's been word that a third installment might be on the way, no follow-up film has materialized just yet. Fans of the franchise may have wondered what kind of national conspiracy has been preventing another film from seeing the light of day. Now, there's even more "National Treasure" content to enjoy.

"National Treasure: Edge of History" brought all the riddles, adventure, and historical tidbits when it hit Disney+ on December 14, 2022. Granted, this series doesn't star Nicolas Cage, but it does feature a group of rising young stars, returning characters from the "National Treasure" franchise, and an A-list talent who goes up against our history-loving heroes. So what secrets does the series hold? Well, put on a pair of Benjamin Franklin's glasses and get ready to steal some top-secret documents as we break down everything you need to know about "National Treasure: Edge of History."

What is the plot of National Treasure: Edge of History?

The "National Treasure" films followed the resourceful Benjamin Gates as he uses his expertise in American history to solve riddles, discover clues, and avoid getting shot in his search for lost gold. In the first film, Ben and his crew steal the Declaration of Independence to find an underground lair full of Masonic treasure. In the second film, he kidnaps the president and checks out the fabled Book of Secrets to find the lost city of Cibola.

In the Disney+ series, the focus shifts to a new lead character, but all the sleuthing and treasure-hunting remains the same. "Edge of History" tells the tale of Jess Valenzuela, the daughter of a famous treasure hunter who died while trying to find a specific and rare artifact. Now, Jess must find the treasure her father hid years ago, along with the help of her friends as they travel from their home base of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to several significant spots throughout the country, finding clues hidden in various artifacts and buildings.

However, she won't be the only one searching for this mysterious Pan-American treasure. Billie Pearce, played by Catherine Zeta-Jones, and her forces are constantly tailing Jess and her gang, trying to get the artifact to sell it on the black market.

Who stars in National Treasure: Edge of History?

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"National Treasure: Edge of History" focuses on a much younger group of characters than we've seen in the franchise so far. This band of adventurers is led by Lisette Olivera, who will play Jess Valenzuela. You may have seen Olivera in the horror film "We Need to Do Something" or in the TV series "Total Eclipse." As for Jess, she's described as DREAMer with a knack for solving mysteries and cracking complicated puzzles.