A Dazzling Sequel of Deceit and Seduction
Focus 2 (2026) marks the thrilling return of Nicky Spurgeon, the world-class con artist played by Will Smith, in a slick, seductive sequel to the 2015 crime-romance hit. Directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, the duo behind the original film, the sequel raises the stakes — with global scams, dangerous rivalries, and a romance that refuses to fade.
The Plot
Set five years after the events of the first film, Nicky has gone underground, pulling high-end scams across Europe and Asia. But when an old flame — Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie) — resurfaces with a cryptic message and a dangerous new mark, Nicky finds himself pulled back into a game more lethal than anything he’s faced before.
The duo must infiltrate a shadowy billion-dollar tech empire run by a genius entrepreneur with ties to global intelligence agencies. What starts as a simple job quickly spirals into betrayal, murder, and a new kind of con — where even the players don’t know they’re being played.
Returning & New Cast
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Will Smith as Nicky Spurgeon — cooler, wiser, but just as unpredictable
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Margot Robbie as Jess Barrett — sharper, more independent, and with secrets of her own
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Riz Ahmed as Kaleem Zahir — a visionary CEO whose empire may be built on lies
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Rami Malek as Julian Pace — a mysterious hacker with his own agenda
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Zazie Beetz as Lena Monroe — Nicky’s new partner who may not be who she claims to be
Style & Vibes
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Lavish international settings: Dubai, Venice, Tokyo, Cape Town
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Stylish cinematography with neon noir tones and sleek transitions
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Twisty narrative structure — flashbacks, reveals, double-crosses, and triple bluffs
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Soundtrack mixes jazz, electronic, and R&B to match the seductive tone
Themes
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Trust vs. Survival — Can con artists ever really believe in each other?
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Legacy of Lies — Nicky’s old tricks won’t work in a world ruled by surveillance and data
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Love & Deception — The chemistry between Nicky and Jess ignites once again, but are their hearts on the line, or just another angle?
Verdict
Focus 2 promises a thrilling mix of sleek visuals, high-end cons, and charismatic performances. It's smart, sexy, and full of surprises — a con movie where even the audience won’t know what’s real until the final reveal.