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Now You See Me 2 (2016)
Where Now You See Me 2 says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A heist set in Macau that was partly shot in an English dock, and a finale in the observatory at Greenwich
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Scenes and places
The flashback of Lionel Shrike's safe stunt
Young Dylan watches his father Lionel Shrike get ready to be locked into a safe and escape it inside a countdown. Dylan begs him not to go, and Lionel promises he always keeps something up his sleeve.
Set in Lionel Shrike's safe stunt (place not given) — A flashback to the public stunt in which Dylan's father is locked in a safe over water.
The scene is set in the past with no named place; the film does not say where the stunt happens.
Filmed at Teddington, south-west London — Teddington stood in for an American neighbourhood; the bridge and waterside flashback was shot here (neighbourhood centre, not the exact bridge). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The phone launch hijacked in New York
The Horsemen take over the launch of tech CEO Owen Case's new phone to expose its secret data collection. A mysterious figure interrupts and tells the public that Jack faked his death and that Dylan works with the Horsemen.
Set in Owen Case's phone launch, New York City — The venue of the launch event is not named in the plot summary.
A staged corporate launch event in New York City.
Falling out of a chute into Macau
The Horsemen escape down a construction chute and land in Macau instead of New York. Chase, Merritt's twin brother, captures them.
Set in Macau — The Horsemen escape down a construction chute and suddenly find themselves in Macau. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A special administrative region of China on the Pearl River delta, known for its mix of Portuguese and Chinese architecture.
Filmed at Macau — Part of the film was shot in Macau itself (city-level coordinates). Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Walter Mabry's hideout
Walter Mabry, who the world thinks died a year ago, explains how he lured the Horsemen to Macau. He asks Daniel to steal a chip that can reach any computer system worldwide.
Set in Walter Mabry's hideout, Macau — Where the Horsemen are brought to meet Walter Mabry.
A private hideout in Macau; the plot summary gives no address.
The magic shop of Li and Bu Bu
The Horsemen go to a Macau magic store to order custom props by the next day. The owner Li greets them with a joke and a trick.
Set in Li and Bu Bu's magic shop, Macau — A magic store in Macau where the Horsemen get custom supplies.
A magic store in Macau, where the Horsemen say the oldest magic store in the world is.
The Macau Science Center heist
Posing as buyers, the Horsemen infiltrate the Macau Science Center. They use cardistry and sleight of hand to sneak the chip past its supervisor, Allen Scott-Frank.
Set in Macau Science Center — The science museum where the Horsemen try to take the chip.
A science museum in Macau.
Dylan locked in a safe at the waterfront
Walter and Arthur Tressler lock Dylan in a safe and drop it in the water, mirroring how Dylan's father was killed. The Horsemen later rescue him.
Set in Macau waterfront (the safe scene) — A waterside in Macau where a safe is dropped into the water.
A dock where heavy cargo is handled; on screen it plays as a Macau waterfront.
Filmed at Tilbury Docks, Essex, England — A large safe was dropped into the water here; the docks doubled as the Chinese city of Macau. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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New Year's Eve in London
The Horsemen announce a performance in London to expose Walter, who flies there. On New Year's Eve they perform across the city but are captured by Walter's men and taken to a plane.
Set in London, New Year's Eve — The Horsemen perform across London on New Year's Eve, with the Thames as backdrop.
The river and bridges of central London on the biggest night of the year.
Filmed at London Eye, River Thames — The New Year's Eve shoot took place on the Thames by the London Eye, with fireworks. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Tower Bridge, London — Tower Bridge was filmed at night by drone. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Greenwich Observatory
The Horsemen and Dylan arrive at the Greenwich Observatory, where they meet other members of the Eye, including Li, Bu Bu and Allen.
Set in Royal Observatory, Greenwich — The place where the Horsemen and Dylan go to meet other members of the Eye. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The observatory on the hill in Greenwich Park, home of the Prime Meridian.
Filmed at Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich — The naval college grounds appear in the Greenwich scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Queen's House, Greenwich — Listed by Greenwich council as a filming location of the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Greenwich Market — Listed by Greenwich council as a filming location of the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Cutty Sark, Greenwich — Listed by Greenwich council as a filming location of the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Characters
- J. Daniel Atlas — A Horseman, an arrogant stage magician who wants to lead the group.
- Dylan Rhodes — An FBI agent who is also the Horsemen's handler; his father died in a safe stunt.
- Walter Mabry — A tech businessman believed dead, who forces the Horsemen to steal a chip.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was the Macau dock safe scene really filmed?