---
title: "Now You See Me 2"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/now-you-see-me-2-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 291805
imdb_id: "tt3110958"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 11668
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Now You See Me 2 (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/now-you-see-me-2-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Four Horsemen resurface in a new adventure after outwitting the FBI and winning public adulation with their mind-bending spectacles. They find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off a dangerous heist. The sequel to the original film, it is a crime and thriller that follows the Horsemen as they navigate a new challenge. The film is part of the Now You See Me film series, which also includes a third installment. The cast includes Jesse Eisenberg, although specific details about his role are not mentioned.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Four Horsemen return for a dangerous heist after being forcibly recruited by a new enemy."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced magical illusions
- ensemble cast performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex plot
- requires knowledge of the first film
- Tone & Suitability: This is a crime thriller film featuring staged spectacles and tense confrontation sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heist, thriller, crime, spectacle

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus, Sky Go | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus, Stan, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon M. Chu
- **Networks / Studios**: Summit Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, TIK Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jesse Eisenberg** as *J. Daniel Atlas*
- **Mark Ruffalo** as *Dylan Rhodes*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *Merritt McKinney / Chase McKinney*
- **Dave Franco** as *Jack Wilder*
- **Daniel Radcliffe** as *Walter Mabry*
- **Lizzy Caplan** as *Lula*
- **Morgan Freeman** as *Thaddeus Bradley*
- **Jay Chou** as *Li*
- **Sanaa Lathan** as *Deputy Director Natalie Austin*
- **Michael Caine** as *Arthur Tressler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film also known as?
The film is also known as Now You See Me: The Second Act.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jon M. Chu.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2016.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Ed Solomon, with a story by Solomon and Peter Chiarelli.

### Q: Who are the primary cast members?
The cast includes Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Now You See Me 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/291805)
- [Now You See Me: Now You Don't](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_You_See_Me:_Now_You_Don't)
- [Now You See Me 2 movie review (2016) | Roger Ebert](http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/now-you-see-me-2-2016)
- [Now You See Me 2 Is Awfully Silly, But It Does the Trick | Vanit…](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/06/now-you-see-me-2-review)
- [NOW - Watch TV, Movies & Live Sports online](https://www.nowtv.com/)

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