The franchise was created by Disney and was first released in 2004. The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub and featured famous actors, including Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Jon Voight.
The story follows Benjamin Gates, a historian who comes from a family of treasure hunters. Gates’ grandfather was involved in the search for legendary treasure and because of that, Benjamin Gates perpetually becomes fascinated with the notion of finding hidden treasure. He believes that his family’s good name was tarnished when his grandfather’s “discovery” of treasure was deemed fraudulent.
In the first installment of the movie, “National Treasure,” Benjamin is on a mission to unearth a treasure map that is encoded on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Gates believes that this treasure can be found with the help of the Declaration’s map. However, he must beat a rival treasure hunter, Ian Howe, to it.
The sequel to the National Treasure, titled “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” was released in 2007. In this installment, Benjamin was on a mission to find the truth behind his family’s name. Benjamin discovered a diary that once belonged to his ancestor, which points to hidden treasure at Mount Rushmore. However, this time around, it is Gates’ adversaries who have some information on the treasure’s whereabouts. Ben must steal the President’s Book of Secrets to unravel the clues and locate the treasure before his rivals do.
The National Treasure franchise has been highly successful over its two installments, grossing more than $800 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo. It has not been confirmed that there will be a third movie installment in the franchise, but there have been rumors circulating about a possible sequel for years now.
The franchise has garnered a lot of attention and acclaim over the years from critics and fans alike. The films are known for their adventure, humor, and history combined into one entertaining package that immerses viewers in the storylines.
The franchise has also inspired a wider audience towards history and the beauty of the United States. The films introduce myths and legends and famous landmarks, which makes viewers curious to learn more about these historical sites in the country. The move has been to increase tourism to these sites since visitors often feel the need to visit and see these popular American landmarks because of their appearance in the National Treasure franchise.
Additionally, the films have encouraged viewers to be curious about history and sparked discussions around the truth behind the myths and legends depicted in the film. There have been debates over whether the historical facts presented are authentic.
Not only has the franchise created discussion around history and popular landmarks, but it’s also created an interest in the treasure hunting concept. Many fans of the films are now fascinated with treasure hunting and historical investigation; some even go as far as to search for treasure on their own.
In conclusion, the National Treasure franchise has been successful in delivering a creative and exciting approach to history and treasure hunting. The franchise introduced us to National landmarks and encouraged curiosity and discussion about the secrets that lie beneath them. The fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next installment and hope to be taken on another adventurous ride with Benjamin Gates.