Den of Thieves 2: Pantera- All we know About the sequel to the Surprise hit Heist film

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera returns with more action, a new location, and a new true story to tell. In 2018, Christian Gudegast’s heist movie Den of Thieves, starring Gerard Butler’s Big Nick and O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Donnie Wilson, emerged as a surprise hit by grossing $80 million on a tight budget. 

Even though the film received middling reviews, its twist was appreciated by the audience. The twist is that Big Nick realizes Donnie was the mastermind behind the entire heist. Now, the challenge for the sequel, Den of Thieves 2, is to present something bigger and better. 

After all, the sequel will deal with Big Nick going to Europe to catch Donnie after he betrayed him. In this article, we will discuss everything about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, including the plot, cast, release date, the secret behind the ‘Pantera’ naming, and more. Stay tuned because we will keep updating this article with more details as and when they come!

When and Where to Watch Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera will release in theaters on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

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What is the plot of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera?

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera will see Big Nick in Europe trying to get Donnie, who has gotten himself into the world of diamond smuggling with the Panther mafia. They plan a massive heist at the biggest diamond exchange in the world. But when things go wrong, Donnie will have to go on the run with Nick and the Interpol after him. 

As was the case with the first film, Den of Thieves 2 will also be based on a true event. This time the movie will follow the 2003 Antwerp diamond exchange heist. 

Trailer

In the trailer of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, we follow Big Nick, who is still beating himelf up over letting Donnie go in the first movie. On the other hand, Donnie is planning out the biggest diamond heist of all time. But Nick blackmails the thief into letting him tag along. But has Nick really left his law enforcement career, or is it just a ruse for him to go undercover so that he can catch Donnie? 

In Nov. 2024, the second trailer was released where we see Nick trying to catch Donnie after he betrayed him in the first film. However, things change when Nick joins Donnie’s crew and wants in on the action. Donnie says the heist is not just about the money, but also about the challenge. Even though Nick claims to be an ex-cop who now wants to be a gangster, his motivations are still unclear. 

In Dec. 2024, a final trailer was released where the narrator says, “These streets, they’re different, they're old.” She continues, “The ties are deep and hidden. It’s where the East claws at the West, where the South seeks the North. There's honor here that must be respected. Rules, that cannot be broken. And if a mistake is made, only blood is paid.” Check it out below: 

Who is in the cast of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera?

• Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen, 300) as Sheriff Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien.
• O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, Cocaine Bear) as Donnie Wilson. 
• Jordan Bridges as Lobbin Bob
• Meadow Williams as Holly
• Evin Ahmad as Jovanna
• Salvatore Esposito as Slavko
• Orli Shuka as Dushko
• Swen Temmel as Milan
• Dino Kelly as Volko
• Velibor Topic as Mirinko
• Michael Bisping as Connor
• Antonio Bustorff as Tamy
• Nazmiye Oral as Chava
• Rico Verhoeven
• Ciryl Gane
• Cristian Solimeno

Why is Den of Thieves 2 called Pantera?

The ‘Pantera’ in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera means "panther" in Spanish. The title refers to the Pink Panthers or the Panther mafia, who were responsible for a series of heists in Europe. Also, the task force that was created to hunt them down was called Task Force Pantera. 

Where does Den of Thieves 2 take place?

The first Den of Thieves movie was based in Los Angeles but this time, the sequel will take viewers to Europe. From London to Marseilles, Belgium, the Cote d'Azur, and Montenegro, there will be multiple locales to follow. Also, the overall film seems to have a much lighter tone when compared to the gritty one of the first film. 

How much of Den of Thieves 2 is true?

In an interview with The Ringer, director Christian Gudegast said that the events covered in Den of Thieves 2 are about a “flawless heist” at The World Diamond Centre in Europe. He said, “It was just so meticulously done. And we had on our set with us, in script writing and in shooting, both the guys on the criminal side that were involved in the thievery and on the law enforcement side.”

The director continued, “So the lead investigator was there the whole time with us. So what you will see in the movie is an exceptionally accurate portrayal of how it was actually done.”

Filming 

Filming of Den of Thieves 2 lasted from April to July 2023 in the United Kingdom as well as the Canary Islands. 

Behind the Scenes

Den of Thieves 2 is written and directed by Christian Gudegast. It is an eOne Features, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, G-BASE, and Diamond Film Productions production. The music is by Kevin Matley. The film is produced by Tucker Tooley, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, Mark Canton, and O'Shea Jackson Jr.