Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Christian Gudegast
Writers: Christian Gudegast
Stars: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad
Language: English
Available Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Movie Overview
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is the sequel to the 2018 heist thriller Den of Thieves. Directed by Christian Gudegast, the film continues the intense cat-and-mouse chase between law enforcement and master thieves, this time set against the backdrop of Europe’s criminal underworld.
Storyline
Following the events of the first film, Detective Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien (Gerard Butler) is on a relentless pursuit of Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who has fled to Europe. Donnie becomes entangled with the infamous Panther mafia, plotting an ambitious heist targeting the world’s largest diamond exchange. As alliances shift and betrayals emerge, both men are drawn into a high-stakes game of deception and survival.
Availability
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025) was released theatrically on January 10, 2025. As of March 20, 2025, the film is available for streaming on Netflix in the United States. In India, the movie is streaming on Lionsgate Play and is available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Review
The film has received mixed reviews from critics. Some have noted that the sequel is “smoother and more all of a piece” compared to its predecessor, praising Butler’s performance and suggesting that the series could become Butler’s most solid franchise. Conversely, others have criticized the film for its “clumsy buddy-comedy elements and a lot of action-movie hot air.”
Final Verdict
For fans of heist thrillers and intense action sequences, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera offers a continuation of the high-stakes drama introduced in the original film. While opinions vary among critics, the movie delivers the adrenaline-pumping scenes and complex character dynamics that enthusiasts of the genre appreciate.
Watch it if you liked: Heat, The Town, Sicario.
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