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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)

Released on January 10, 2025, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera serves as a high-octane sequel to the 2018 heist hit, moving the gritty pursuit from the streets of Los Angeles to the treacherous diamond districts of Europe. The story picks up with Nicholas "Big Nick" O'Brien (Gerard Butler) in a state of professional and personal disarray following his divorce and the embarrassment of being outsmarted by Donnie Wilson (O'Shea Jackson Jr.). After tracking Donnie's money trail to France, Nick discovers that Donnie has reinvented himself as a key player in the "Panther Crew," a sophisticated syndicate planning an audacious $850 million robbery at the World Diamond Center in Antwerp and a high-security vault in Nice. In a desperate and unexpected turn, Nick decides to leverage his position not to arrest Donnie, but to force his way into the crew as an inside man, seeking a piece of the massive score for himself. The plot thickens as the crew meticulously prepares for the heist, dealing with pressure from the ruthless Calabrian Mafia, led by a mysterious figure known as "The Octopus," who seeks retribution for a previously stolen red diamond. The heist itself is a masterclass in tension, involving elaborate disguises, high-tech bypasses, and a daring escape across international borders. However, the finale reveals layers of betrayal; Nick is ultimately shown to have been working with European authorities to entrap the syndicate, though he leaves Donnie with a cryptic clue to facilitate an escape. The film concludes with an action-packed ambush by the Italian Mafia that rescues Donnie from police custody, setting the stage for a third installment in the franchise. The ensemble cast is led by the returning duo of Gerard Butler as the grizzled Big Nick and O'Shea Jackson Jr. as the brilliant strategist Donnie. They are joined by Evin Ahmad as Jovanna (alias Cleopatra), the leader of the Panther Crew, and Salvatore Esposito as the communications expert Slavko. Other notable cast members include Orli Shuka as Dragan, Nazmiye Oral as the inside contact Chava, and cameos from combat sports stars Michael Bisping and Rico Verhoeven. Meadow Williams also returns briefly as Holly, providing the initial leverage Nick needs to begin his hunt across the Atlantic. Financially, the film performed as a solid mid-budget hit for Lionsgate. Produced on an estimated budget of $40 million, it debuted at number one in the domestic box office with a $15 million opening weekend. By the end of its theatrical run in early 2025, it had grossed approximately $36 million domestically and $22.4 million internationally, totaling roughly $58.4 million worldwide. While it didn't quite match the $80 million total of the original film, its strong reception on home media ensured the franchise's survival.As of January 2026, the film is widely available for streaming on Lionsgate Play and Netflix in several territories, and it remains a popular choice for rent or purchase on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube in 4K UHD. Read More

• 2025
• 2 h : 10 min
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