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The film, a big financial and critical success lauded for being a rare major studio release that casually objectified the male form in a way pop culture usually doesn't, easily went on to launch a multimedia franchise. A sequel, ''Film/MagicMikeXXL'', was released in 2015, with a third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', following in 2023. In addition to the sequels, it also inspired a UsefulNotes/LasVegas stage production, ''Magic Mike Live'', and a short-lived {{reality show}} on Creator/HBOMax, ''Finding Magic Mike'', about the casting of said attraction. A Broadway musical based on the film was reportedly in the works at one point as well, but has since been put the shelf with no clear plan of it happening.

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The film, a big financial and critical success lauded for being a rare major studio release that casually objectified the male form in a way pop culture usually doesn't, easily went on to launch a multimedia franchise. A sequel, ''Film/MagicMikeXXL'', was released in 2015, with a third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', ''Film/MagicMikesLastDance'', following in 2023. In addition to the sequels, it also inspired a UsefulNotes/LasVegas stage production, ''Magic Mike Live'', and a short-lived {{reality show}} on Creator/HBOMax, ''Finding Magic Mike'', about the casting of said attraction. A Broadway musical based on the film was reportedly in the works at one point as well, but has since been put the shelf with no clear plan of it happening.

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''Magic Mike'' is a 2012 drama-comedy film directed by Creator/StevenSoderbergh and starring Creator/ChanningTatum, [[BasedOnATrueStory based on his year working as a male stripper]]. It completely objectifies the male body as a sex object, which certainly makes a nice change. Creator/AlexPettyfer, Creator/JoeManganiello, Creator/MattBomer, Creator/OliviaMunn, Creator/MatthewMcConaughey and Creator/RileyKeough also star in this movie.

A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a theatrical release on February 10, 2023, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair. The franchise also received a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', on Creator/HBOMax.

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''Magic Mike'' is a 2012 drama-comedy film dramedy written by Reid Carolin and directed by Creator/StevenSoderbergh and Creator/StevenSoderbergh, starring Creator/ChanningTatum, Creator/ChanningTatum and [[BasedOnATrueStory based on his year working as a male stripper]]. It completely objectifies the stripper]].

"Magic" Mike Lane (Tatum) is an ambitious, but financially struggling, working various odd jobs to make ends meet. Among them is his job as a
male body stripper at the [[XtremeKoolLetterz Xquisite]] Strip Club, working under his demanding but charismatic boss Dallas (Creator/MatthewMcConaughey), who has grander visions of his own for his business. When Mike meets Adam (Creator/AlexPettyfer), an aimless college dropout with a surprising talent for stripping himself, he takes the young man under his wing, but their relationship quickly grows complicated as a sex object, which certainly makes a nice change. Creator/AlexPettyfer, Creator/JoeManganiello, Creator/MattBomer, Creator/OliviaMunn, Creator/MatthewMcConaughey jealousies and Creator/RileyKeough also star in this movie.potential criminal activity threaten both of their livelihoods.

Also appearing in the {{ensemble cast}} are Creator/JoeManganiello, Creator/MattBomer, Creator/OliviaMunn, Wrestling/KevinNash, Creator/AdamRodriguez, Creator/GabrielIglesias, and Creator/RileyKeough.

The film, a big financial and critical success lauded for being a rare major studio release that casually objectified the male form in a way pop culture usually doesn't, easily went on to launch a multimedia franchise.
A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', ''Film/MagicMikeXXL'', was released on July 1, in 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a theatrical release on February 10, 2023, this time with Soderbergh returning following in 2023. In addition to the director's chair. The franchise sequels, it also received inspired a RealityTV adaptation, UsefulNotes/LasVegas stage production, ''Magic Mike Live'', and a short-lived {{reality show}} on Creator/HBOMax, ''Finding Magic Mike'', about the casting of said attraction. A Broadway musical based on Creator/HBOMax.
the film was reportedly in the works at one point as well, but has since been put the shelf with no clear plan of it happening.



* AscendedExtra: The other male strippers Ken, Big Dick Richie and Tarzan have bigger roles in the sequel.



* BigPrickBigProblems: In the sequel, the character arc of "Big Dick Ritchie" revolves around the fact he can't find a woman who can handle his, well, big dick. He laments that as a result of his huge penis, he hasn't had actual sex in months. The culmination of his arc is meeting a MILF who can handle said big dick.



* DenserAndWackier: Overlapping with LighterAndSofter (sort of), the first film is a cynical SliceOfLife with a few light-hearted moments while the second is more of an out and out comedy with a lot more {{Fanservice}}.



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%%* FriendsWithBenefits: Mike and Joanna.

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Richie's main act has him portraying a sexy firefighter.
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FriendsWithBenefits: Mike and Joanna.Joanna have a casual sexual relationship.



* GagPenis: Can't get any more obvious when the character is named "Big Dick Richie".

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* GagPenis: Can't get any more obvious when the character is named "Big Dick Richie". Richie", whose massive girth is shown in {{sexy silhouette}}. at one point.



* LadyKillerInLove: Mike decides to change his ways.

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* LadyKillerInLove: Mike decides to change his ways.ways over the course of the film and settles into a relationship with Brooke by the end.



%%* MrFanservice: Basically, the film version of this trope.
%%* MsFanservice: Brooke and Joanna.

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%%* * MrFanservice: Basically, the film version The cast is full of this trope.
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attractive men with nice bodies, showing them off rather salaciously.
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MsFanservice: Brooke and Joanna.



* MySisterIsOffLimits: Seemingly averted- Adam asks Mike if he's interested in Brooke and teases him about it but doesn't seem to care either way if Mike's interested in her romantically.
* NeverTrustATrailer: The trailers made the movie look more like a RomanticComedy with a lot of stripping. There ''is'' plenty of {{Fanservice}} in there, but the film quickly turns into a cynical look at how empty Mike's life is - and how he struggles to escape from it.

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* MySisterIsOffLimits: Seemingly averted- averted. Adam asks Mike if he's interested in Brooke and teases him about it but doesn't seem to care either way if Mike's interested in her romantically.
* NeverTrustATrailer: The trailers made the movie look more like a RomanticComedy with a lot of stripping. There ''is'' plenty of {{Fanservice}} in there, but the film quickly turns into a cynical look at how empty Mike's life is - and how he struggles to escape from it. In fact, the sequel fulfills this promise more than the original.



* OffscreenBreakup: [[spoiler: Mike and Brooke end up with each other in the first movie but in the sequel, Mike is single again.]]



* PutOnABus: In the sequel, Dallas has gone off to Macau and taken Adam with him, so they don't appear. This is apparently due to Matthew [=McConaughey=] becoming a lot more expensive since his Oscar win, and Alex Pettyfer not getting along with the cast during the first film.
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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair. The franchise also received a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', also on HBO Max.

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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 theatrical release on Creator/HBOMax, February 10, 2023, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair. The franchise also received a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', also on HBO Max.
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* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Mike shows up overdressed to his bank appointment. His suit, along with his fake-looking wire-rimmed glasses, looks more like a costume than a real outfit, just as much as his stripper uniforms.

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* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Mike shows up overdressed to his bank appointment. His suit, along with his fake-looking wire-rimmed glasses, looks more as much like a costume than a real outfit, just as much as his stripper uniforms.outfits.

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* BiggusDickus: Can't get any more obvious when the character is named "Big Dick Richie".



* FiremenAreHot: Yes features.
* FriendsWithBenefits: Mike and Joanna.

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* GagPenis: Can't get any more obvious when the character is named "Big Dick Richie".



* MrFanservice: Basically, the film version of this trope.
* MsFanservice: Brooke and Joanna.

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* %%* MrFanservice: Basically, the film version of this trope.
* %%* MsFanservice: Brooke and Joanna.
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* WardrobeFlawOfCharacterization: Mike shows up overdressed to his bank appointment. His suit, along with his fake-looking wire-rimmed glasses, looks more like a costume than a real outfit, just as much as his stripper uniforms.
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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair. The franchise is also set to receive a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', also on HBO Max.

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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair. The franchise is also set to receive received a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', also on HBO Max.
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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair.

Compare ''Film/{{Hustlers}}'', a [[GenderFlip genderflipped]] DistaffCounterpart version of the movie that's also based on the real life story of strip club employees. See ''Film/TheFullMonty'' which is similar to ''Magic Mike'' but set in northern England and mixed with ''Film/{{Flashdance}}''

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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair.

chair. The franchise is also set to receive a RealityTV adaptation, ''Finding Magic Mike'', also on HBO Max.

Compare ''Film/{{Hustlers}}'', a [[GenderFlip genderflipped]] DistaffCounterpart version of the movie that's also based on the real life story of strip club employees. See ''Film/TheFullMonty'' which is similar to ''Magic Mike'' but set in northern England and mixed with ''Film/{{Flashdance}}''
''Film/{{Flashdance}}''.
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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax.

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A sequel, ''Magic Mike XXL'', was released on July 1, 2015, with most of the cast reprising their roles. The film adds newcomers Creator/AmberHeard, [[Creator/JadaPinkett Jada Pinkett-Smith]] and Creator/DonaldGlover to the cast. cast; Gregory Jacobs, a producer on the first film, handled directing duties. A third film, ''Magic Mike's Last Dance'', was later announced for a 2022 release on Creator/HBOMax.
Creator/HBOMax, this time with Soderbergh returning to the director's chair.

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