Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by Christian Gudegast, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Scheuring. It is a sequel to the 2018 film Den of Thieves. The film stars Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Meadow Williams.

The film follows Big Nick (Gerard Butler) as he tracks Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) to Europe, where he is involved in a diamond heist.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera was released in the United States on January 10, 2025, by Lionsgate Films.

Critical reception
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 43% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 5.1/10. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a serviceable action thriller, but it fails to live up to the standards of its predecessor.” On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 48 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating “mixed or average reviews”.

Audience reviews
Audiences have given the film more positive reviews than critics. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on over 100 user reviews.

Overall
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a decent action thriller that is sure to please fans of the first film. However, it is not without its flaws. The plot is somewhat predictable and the action sequences are not as exciting as they could have been. Overall, the film is a fun but forgettable experience.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the film:
Pros:

• Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. give solid performances.
• The film is well-paced and engaging.
• The action sequences are well-choreographed.
  Cons:
• The plot is predictable.
• The film is not as exciting as it could have been.
• The characters are not particularly well-developed.
  Overall:
  Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a decent action thriller that is sure to please fans of the first film. However, it is not without its flaws. The plot is somewhat predictable and the action sequences are not as exciting as they could have been. Overall, the film is a fun but forgettable experience.