12 Highlights From the 'Magic Mike XXL' Trailer

The first Magic Magic XXL trailer has arrived, and it does precisely what a preview for a sequel should — prove to fans of the first movie that the filmmakers know exactly what they want in the second. In this case, that’s plenty of dancing and little to no plot. Here are some of the highlights in GIF form, the way god intended. You’re welcome.

1) “Pony” Up. With a nod (and shake of Channing Tatum’s head) to the fact that no one cared about Mike’s custom furniture business in the first flick, the trailer begins with him using some tool in time to the opening notes of Ginuwine’s “Pony,” his signature song. Sparks literally fly out of his crotchtal region. Subtle.

2) The mask comes off. Mike begins to accept his true nature.

3) It’s been such a struggle.

4) But the music sets him and his biceps free.

5) On a serious note, what makes Mike magic is his athleticism.

6) Also, this move here is as close as we may ever get to a Gymkata remake.

7) Big Dick Richie (Joe Manganiello) does some excellent product placement.

8) And the debate over who is the luckiest extra begins.

9) More contenders. (We could look up Matt Bomer’s character name, but why?)

10) Cocky.

11) Really cocky.

12) Adorably cocky.*

* May also be a victory dance because his presumed love interest is played by Amber Heard this time.

Magic Mike XXL hits theaters July 1.