Fans have eagerly anticipated the release of <em>Den of Thieves 2: Pantera</em> for a full seven years, and it is now gracing theaters around the globe. Many are curious about how this sequel measures up to its predecessor. The original <em>Den of Thieves</em> was a moderate box office hit, raking in $80 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million, though it received mixed reviews with a 41% rating from critics and a 63% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. While audience ratings for the sequel are still pending, critics have rated it at 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting an improvement of over 20% from the original. This score can evolve, but starting strong offers a better chance for sustained success rather than beginning low and struggling to recover.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera features Gerard Butler reprising his role as Big Nick, who teams up with O’Shea Jackson’s Donnie and his crew to execute a high-stakes diamond heist in Nice, France. The first film showcases Big Nick’s relentless pursuit of Donnie and his previous crew, led by Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber), during their audacious robbery of the Federal Reserve in Los Angeles. Although Big Nick manages to kill Ray by the film’s conclusion, Donnie escapes with the cash. The sequel picks up years later, revealing Butler’s character struggling with the aftermath of his previous failures, still grappling with financial instability and a divorce. Seeking a change from his life of hardship, he tracks Donnie down and proposes joining him on the next big job instead of arresting him.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Faces Tough Competition at the Box Office

In the world of cinema, sequels often have varying degrees of success, and while Den of Thieves 2 has a relatively low bar of $80 million to surpass, the competition is fierce. Gerard Butler’s action-packed sequel is set to clash with Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for box office dominance. Both competing films are now entering their fourth week in theaters, meaning the window for Den of Thieves 2 to claim the top spot is rapidly closing. Additionally, other anticipated releases like Wicked, Nosferatu, Moana 2, and <em>A Complete Unknown</em> are expected to further impact Den of Thieves 2’s potential box office earnings.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is currently showing in theaters nationwide. For the latest updates and in-depth coverage on the film, keep an eye on Collider, and check below for ticket availability to find a showtime near you.

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In this electrifying sequel, Big Nick embarks on a thrilling chase across Europe, diving deep into the treacherous underworld of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia. As the stakes escalate, both characters face extreme challenges while planning an audacious heist targeting the world’s largest diamond exchange, igniting an intense contest of intelligence and resources.

Director

Christian Gudegast

Cast

Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Meadow Williams, Jordan Bridges, Evin Ahmad, Swen Temmel, Bob Jennings, Michael Bisping, Salvatore Esposito, Orli Shuka, Cristian Solimeno, Nazmiye Oral, Yasen Zates Atour, Dino Kelly, Rico Verhoeven, Velibor Topic, Antonio Bustorff, Yuri D. Brown, Birol Tarkan Yıldız, John West Jr, Ciryl Gane, Mark Grosy, Ignacio Herráez, Stéphane Coulon

Runtime

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Writers

Christian Gudegast

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