Mark Ruffalo is having a moment on streaming. The Oscar-nominated actor's 2013 crime thriller Now You See Me has quietly become a massive hit on Peacock, earning four times its original budget and climbing into the platform's top 10 most-streamed movies in the U.S. this May 2026. It's an unlikely late-night success story for a film that once divided critics but clearly found its audience.
Directed by Louis Leterrier, Now You See Me follows a team of charismatic illusionists known as the Four Horsemen—J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco)—as they pull off a series of daring heists that blur the line between magic and crime. Ruffalo plays FBI agent Dylan Rhodes, who is hot on their trail alongside Interpol agent Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent). The film's twisty plot and star-studded cast made it a box office success, but its streaming resurgence proves its staying power.
Ruffalo's involvement adds a layer of intrigue. Best known for playing Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he brings a grounded intensity to the role. Fans are currently gearing up for his return as the Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, hitting theaters July 31, which has likely fueled renewed interest in his earlier work. The actor also has a steamy Netflix rom-com, Good Sex, on the horizon, co-starring Natalie Portman, Renée Rapp, and Bowen Yang.
The Now You See Me franchise has proven remarkably durable. The original film spawned two sequels, with the most recent installment arriving last year. Its blend of heist thrills and magic-show spectacle continues to attract viewers, especially those looking for a fun, twisty escape late at night. For crime thriller fans, it's a perfect entry point—light on gore, heavy on clever cons.
If you're in the mood for more crime thrillers, check out Den of Thieves 2: Gerard Butler's Epic Crime Thriller Hits Prime Video in May 2026 or Anya Taylor-Joy's 'Lucky' Brings Pulpy Crime Thrills to Apple TV+ This July. For those who prefer supernatural twists, Stephen King's Supernatural Crime Thriller 'The Outsider' Haunts HBO Max Charts in April 2026 is a must-watch.
Ruffalo's streaming success is a reminder that sometimes the best hits come from unexpected places. Whether you're revisiting the Four Horsemen or discovering them for the first time, Now You See Me is proof that a clever heist never goes out of style.
