Now You See Me 2 (2016)
One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.
Details
Budget
$120,000,000
Rating
7/10 (10841 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Summit Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, TIK Films, Lionsgate
About Now You See Me 2
Released in 2016, "Now You See Me 2" continues the story of the Four Horsemen, a group of illusionists who use their skills for vigilante justice. Following their evasion of the FBI, the team resurfaces, only to be drawn into a new heist orchestrated by a mysterious enemy. The film blends elements of crime, thriller, action, and mystery, maintaining a focus on magic, heists, and intricate deceptions.
The narrative sees the Horsemen navigating a plot involving advanced technology and a quest for revenge, moving between locations like New York City and Macau. Key themes include perception, secrecy, and the blurred lines between illusion and reality. The film maintains the franchise's emphasis on elaborate card tricks, hypnosis, and large-scale illusions, while introducing new characters and expanding on existing backstories.
Why you might be searching for Now You See Me 2
People often search for this movie due to its memorable magic and heist sequences, specifically the card tricks and the overall theme of illusionists on the run. The inclusion of a journalist's story arc, potentially involving reincarnation or a magician's intervention, also seems to be a common, if sometimes misremembered, detail that drives searches.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer suggested that the sequel surprisingly improves upon the original, noting that new viewers can follow the plot even without seeing the first film.
Read the full reviewA critic felt the film was a good follow-up, though not the best they had hoped for, highlighting Daniel Radcliffe's performance and the use of Chinese locations.
Read the full reviewOne review criticized the film's magic as unbelievable and unrealistic, finding the overall plot and characters forgettable.
Read the full reviewA reviewer found that the film's sequel status amplified the negative aspects of the original, with the entertainment feeling less captivating and the illusions shifting from practical magic to CGI.
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You can stream "Now You See Me 2" on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to buy or rent on platforms like Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and Fandango At Home, and can be found on Netflix in Canada. There are currently no free streaming options for the movie.
No, "Now You See Me 2" is not based on a true story. It is a fictional American heist film that serves as a sequel to "Now You See Me" (2013).
The ending of "Now You See Me 2" reveals that the Horsemen, with Dylan Rhodes, tricked Walter Mabry and his associates into believing they were being thrown from a plane. They exposed Walter's wrongdoings to the world while he, Arthur, and Chase were still on a fake plane set. In the final scene, Dylan and the Horsemen are inducted into The Eye, a secret society of magicians, whose leader is revealed to be Thaddeus, who was Lionel Shrike's partner and only pretended to be his rival. The Eye had been subtly helping the Horsemen throughout the film.
"Now You See Me 2" has received mixed reviews from critics, with a 34% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus states it has "even less hiding up its sleeve" than its predecessor. However, audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an "A-" grade, and some viewers found it to be fast-paced, visually stunning, and entertaining. The film was also a commercial success, grossing $334 million worldwide.