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Movies like Now You See Me 2, ranked
1. Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025)
This continuation reunites the original ensemble cast for another globe-trotting heist built on layered misdirection, where interpersonal friction between veterans and newcomers mirrors the franchise's signature blend of spectacle and interpersonal stakes.
2. The Prestige (2006)
Both films pivot on magic as misdirection—while Now You See Me 2 uses illusions to orchestrate elaborate heists, The Prestige weaponizes obsessive stagecraft to explore how far rivals will go to deceive each other and their audience.
3. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
This globe-trotting heist swaps sleight-of-hand for practical stunts, but shares the same breakneck pace of elaborate set pieces designed to outwit a ruthless opponent through perfectly choreographed teamwork.
4. Red Notice (2021)
The globe-trotting heist structure and rapid-fire misdirection rely on the same blend of elaborate cons, shifting team dynamics, and humor punctuating high-stakes action sequences.
5. Nobody 2 (2025)
Christoph Waltz's charismatic villainy drives both films' elaborate schemes, while the ensemble cast executes increasingly intricate plans with slick misdirection and humor that balances spectacle with character moments.
6. Ocean's Twelve (2004)
This European heist requires the same blend of stylish misdirection and ensemble chemistry, with each crew member's specialty crucial to pulling off increasingly elaborate cons against powerful adversaries.
7. John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
This globe-trotting thriller matches the intricate layering of misdirection and double-crosses, with a protagonist navigating an underground world's unwritten codes while executing a meticulously choreographed sequence of moves designed to outmaneuver formidable adversaries.
8. Taken 2 (2012)
This film pairs relentless international action sequences with a protagonist who must outwit captors through quick thinking and resourcefulness, much like the magicians navigating elaborate traps and forced scenarios.
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