What is Lionsgate Films Now You See Me 2?

Lionsgate Films' Now You See Me 2 is a heist-thriller released in 2016, directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Ed Solomon with a story by Solomon and Peter Chiarelli. It's the second installment in the Now You See Me film series, which is based on the original characters created by Boaz Yakin and Edward Ricourt ).

The movie features the return of the Four Horsemen, a group of talented illusionists, who are pitted against a new enemy in the form of a tech prodigy. The Four Horsemen are tasked with carrying out their most dangerous heist yet to clear their names and expose the unethical practices of a tech giant.

The cast of the movie includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mark Ruffalo. The film received mixed reviews but was praised for its impressive visual effects and action sequences.

In addition to Now You See Me 2, Lionsgate has also announced plans for a third installment in the series. Eric Warren Singer will be writing the screenplay, with Jonathan Bayme and his company Theory 11 serving as magic consultants. The film is currently in development and no release date has been announced yet.

Lionsgate is also exploring the possibility of producing a Chinese spinoff of the Now You See Me franchise, which would be a co-production with Leomus Pictures. Overall, the Now You See Me film series has been a successful franchise for Lionsgate, and its popularity continues to grow among fans of the heist-thriller genre.