In the decade since the release of the first film, Magic Mike has become an unexpected entertainment franchise.
The original entry spawned a sequel, Magic Mike Xxl, a live stage show, Magic Mike Live, an HBO Max reality series, Finding Magic Mike, and an upcoming third film.
Two shared elements recur in each of the entries following the first film: Channing Tatum’s megawatt star power and lighthearted escapades involving male strippers.
Though Tatum’s sparkle is established in the first film, the lightheartedness does not actually enter the series until after its original movie.
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