Now You See Me is built for a crowd — every trick lands better when a few hundred people gasp at once — and Willowbrook Park's open field gives it a large screen with no city glare. Staten Island gets a fraction of the outdoor-film programming other boroughs do, so a free borough screening is worth planning around. Bring a blanket, get there before dusk, and the whole night costs a bus ride.
What to expect
An open-field setup near the Archery Field parking area, with families spreading blankets and low chairs as the light goes. The film starts at dusk once it's dark enough, and the field is big enough that late arrivals still see fine. NYC Parks staff run the setup and there is no ticket gate.
Good to know
- Willowbrook Park is off Richmond Avenue in central Staten Island; the S61 and S62 buses stop nearby and there is on-site parking
- Rated PG-13 — suits older kids and adults
- Bring a blanket or folding chair; there is no fixed seating on the field
- Free registration is offered via the NYC Parks portal but is not required to attend
- Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited
- Heavy rain cancels, with notice posted on the NYC Parks website
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Common questions
Is there parking?
Yes. Willowbrook Park has parking near the Archery Field, which is where the screening is set up.
Do I need a ticket?
No. The screening is free and open to the public; the NYC Parks registration link is optional.
What time does the film start?
At dusk — the projection begins once it is dark enough, shortly after sundown.
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