Den of Thieves 2: Pantera [Movie Review]

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera [Movie Review] | So, Den of Thieves released a sequel. Will it be as good as the first one?

We'll see. 

SYNOPSIS

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025) Trivia

• Starring: Gerard Butler, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, Salvatore Esposito, Meadow Williams & Swen Temmel
• Director: Christian Gudegast
• Producer: Tucker Tooley, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel & Mark Canton
• Production Company: eOne Features, TT Entertainment, G-BASE & Diamond Film Productions
• Distributed by: Lionsgate

• Release date: January 10, 2025

• Running time: 144 minutes

• Rating: R (For pervasive language, some violence, drug use and sexual references)

• Country: United States
• Language: English
• IMDb: 6.4/ 10
• Tomatometer: 61%
• Metascore: 60% 
• Gerard jokes about hating suits, possibly nodding to past rumors that he was in the running to replace Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. 
• Rico Verhoeven, a kickboxing and MMA champion, plays Vigo, a Sardinian henchman. He says director Christian Gudegast promised him a bigger role in a potential sequel.

Donnie never thought he'd find himself running with the Panther Crew, but in Antwerp, Belgium, there he was—following Jovanna’s lead as they pulled off a daring heist. Dressed as SWAT, they stormed an airport hangar, stealing a rare red diamond and some valuable files before slipping away unnoticed.  

Back in Los Angeles, Sheriff Nick had problems of his own. His marriage had crumbled, and he was on leave from the force. That didn’t stop him from chasing ghosts—particularly those connected to Ray. He grilled Ray’s widow, Holly, hoping for a lead. Instead, he found himself tangled in something much bigger.  

The Panthers had their sights set on a diamond vault in Nice, France. Donnie, now playing the role of a slick executive, infiltrated the bank while Nick, through an old contact in the French police, uncovered his involvement. Rather than bust him, Nick forced his way into the crew. Jovanna introduced him to Chava, the vault manager’s wife and their ticket inside. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Mafia had their own plans—seeking revenge for their stolen diamond.  

Tensions rose at a nightclub when Nick’s flirtation with Jovanna led to a brawl with her ex, Marko, and his partner, Vuk. Things escalated when the mafia kidnapped Nick and Donnie, delivering a clear message: return the diamond, or else. Let go with a warning, Nick crossed paths with Detective Hugo in a church, contemplating his next move.  

The heist unfolded with precision—Nick, disguised as security, mapped the vault while Donnie cracked it open. But escaping proved trickier. After transferring the loot, they raced toward the Italian border, only to be ambushed by Marko and Vuk, now leading a rival gang. Before they could strike, mafia hitmen gunned them down, sparing the Panthers in exchange for the diamond.  

Truly, is there no honor among thieves?

MY REVIEW

What I Like:  

• It is action-packed. And certainly full of twists that keep you on edge. 

What I Don't Like:

• Too much talking?

Will I Watch It Again: I probably would, but not my go-to list.   

Overall: 4.3/ 5.0

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