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Now You See Me 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jon M. Chu. With Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOne 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 fa…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Now You See Me 2.
MoviHero lists June 2, 2016 as the release date for Now You See Me 2. Jon M. Chu is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas, Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes, Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney / Chase McKinney, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 2, 2016
GenresCrime · Thriller
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorJon M. Chu
CastJesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas, Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes, Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney / Chase McKinney, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Now You See Me 2 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Now You See Me 2 runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 11,941 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Now You See Me 2
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“Now You See Me 2 continues the story of the Four Horsemen with new conflicts and a fresh character, Lula, but falls short of the…”
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“Now You See Me (but why would you) Stage magic and movies are very much alike.”
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“Not seeing what's coming to them, but overcoming is their task to complete.”
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“A SCREEN ZEALOTS REVIEW www.screenzealots.com Most moviegoers weren’t clamoring for a follow-up to 2013’s smart magic heist thriller “Now You See Me,” but here’s one…”
Viewer reaction
“Rewatched in preparation for NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Hey, tell me you're safe. Where are you?”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherJ. Daniel AtlasJ. Daniel Atlas appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2013-2016, portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDylan RhodesDylan Rhodes appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2013-2016, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherMerritt McKinneyMerritt McKinney appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2013-2016, portrayed by Woody Harrelson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJack WilderJack Wilder appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2013-2016, portrayed by Dave Franco. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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