The explosive sequel to the 2018 action-heist thriller Den of Thieves is set to hit theaters on January 10, 2025. Titled Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, the film brings back Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. in a gripping new chapter filled with high-stakes heists, international intrigue, and relentless suspense.
A New Heist, A Dangerous World
Written and directed by Christian Gudegast, who helmed the first film, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera picks up with Big Nick (Gerard Butler) as he takes his unorthodox crime-busting methods across the Atlantic. This time, Nick is tracking Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who finds himself caught in the dangerous web of diamond thieves and the shadowy Panther mafia. Their target? A daring heist on the world’s largest diamond exchange.
The sequel raises the stakes, blending the gritty, tension-filled storytelling of its predecessor with an international twist that introduces new players and perilous challenges.
Star Power Behind the Action
Gerard Butler (Plane, Has Fallen series) reprises his role as Big Nick, the relentless and morally complex detective. Butler’s signature blend of charm and intensity promises another unforgettable performance.
O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Out of Compton, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) returns as Donnie, whose character evolves deeper into the criminal underworld, presenting a compelling cat-and-mouse dynamic with Butler.
Creative Vision
Gudegast’s return as writer and director ensures Den of Thieves 2: Pantera maintains the visceral action and intricate plotting that made the original a fan favorite. The sequel also boasts the same production pedigree, with Lionsgate partnering with eOne, TT Entertainment, G-Base, and Diamond Film Productions to deliver a high-octane cinematic experience.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera opens in theaters on January 10, 2025.
About Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
U.S. Release Date: January 10, 2025
Written and Directed by: Christian Gudegast
Based on Characters Created by: Christian Gudegast & Paul Scheuring
Produced by: Tucker Tooley, p.g.a., Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, Mark Canton
Cast: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Synopsis
Gerard Butler (Plane, Has Fallen series) and O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Out of Compton, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) return in the sequel to 2018’s action-heist hit Den of Thieves. In DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA, Big Nick (Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (Jackson), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.
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