Disney+ cancels ‘National Treasure’ after one season.

Maya Patel April 22, 2023 Entertainment

Disney+ Cancels “National Treasure: Edge of History” After 1 Season

After just one season, Disney+ has cancelled “National Treasure: Edge of History,” a ten-episode series that premiered in February. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show was cancelled just two months after it wrapped, disappointing fans who were hoping for a second season of the series, which starred Lisette Olivera as the lead character.

Expansion of “National Treasure” Franchise

“National Treasure: Edge of History” was meant to be an “expansion” of the “National Treasure” movie franchise, which starred Nicolas Cage in the lead role. The show was created by Cormac Wibberley and Marianne Wibberley, and followed Jess, a twenty-something character who becomes caught up in a quest to find and secure lost treasures hidden from Spanish conquistadors by a network of Incan, Mayan, and Aztec women.

The Cast

Alongside Lisette Olivera, the show was also starred Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Jake Austin Walker, Lyndon Smith, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, who played the chief antagonist as an antiquities dealer searching for the same treasure. Justin Bartha and Harvey Keitel reprised their roles from the two movies — “National Treasure” (2004) and “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” (2007).

Backed by Disney Branded Television and ABC Signature

“National Treasure: Edge of History” was backed by Disney Branded Television and ABC Signature. The show was met with mixed reviews from viewers, with some praising the performances of the cast, particularly Olivera, while others criticized the show’s plot and pacing.