Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” is the 2025 sequel to the 2018 action-heist film “Den of Thieves.” Directed by Christian Gudegast, the movie sees Gerard Butler reprising his role as Sheriff Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien and O’Shea Jackson Jr. returning as master thief Donnie Wilson. The plot follows Big Nick’s pursuit of Donnie, who becomes entangled with the Panther mafia in a high-stakes diamond heist targeting the World Diamond Center in Nice, France.
The film introduces new characters, including Jovanna (Evin Ahmad), the leader of the Panther Crew, and other members portrayed by Michael Bisping, Salvatore Esposito, and Orli Shuka. Filming took place primarily in the U.K. and the Canary Islands, with principal photography occurring from April to July 2023.
Critics have noted a tonal shift in this sequel, with Polygon highlighting its transition from a serious heist drama to an action comedy, praising the dynamic between Butler and Jackson Jr. The Guardian also commended the film for its detailed heist sequences and the chemistry between the lead characters.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera was released in U.S. theaters on January 10, 2025, and became available for streaming on Netflix on March 20, 2025.
Overview
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | Nicholas “Big Nick” O’Brien |
| O’Shea Jackson Jr. | Donnie Wilson “Jean-Jacques” |
| Evin Ahmad | Jovanna “Cleopatra” |
| Meadow Williams | Holly |
| Salvatore Esposito | Slavko |
| Orli Shuka | Dragan |
| Cristian Solimeno | Florentin |
| Nazmiye Oral | Chava |
| Dino Kelly | Marko |
| Fortunato Cerlino | Zamba |
| Yasen Zates Atour | Hugo |
| Michael Bisping | Connor |
| Giuseppe Schillaci | Moussa |
| Rico Verhoeven | Vigo |
| Velibor Topić | Vuk |
| Antonio Bustorff | Tamy |
| Adriano Chiaramida | The Octopus |
| Swen Temmel | Milan Lovren |
| Ciryl Gane | Pape |
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Story/ Summary
Nicholas Big Nick O’Brien (Gerard Butler), a relentless and morally gray law enforcement officer, is back in action this time on foreign soil. After a daring international heist shakes the global financial system, Nick is on the hunt for Donnie Wilson, aka Jean-Jacques (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), a former informant turned criminal mastermind with ties to a deadly European syndicate.
As Nick tracks Donnie across continents, he uncovers a web of underground operations led by a cast of dangerous and unpredictable figures from the cunning Jovanna “Cleopatra” (Evin Ahmad) to the brutal enforcers Vuk (Velibor Topić), Slavko (Salvatore Esposito), and Pape (Ciryl Gane). With the help of an unlikely crew, Nick must navigate betrayals, criminal empires, and shifting alliances to bring justice to a world spiraling into chaos.
In a high stakes game of cat and mouse, the lines between good and evil blur. Loyalties will be tested. And only the most ruthless will survive.
Cast
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | Nicholas “Big Nick” O’Brien |
| O’Shea Jackson Jr. | Donnie Wilson “Jean-Jacques” |
| Evin Ahmad | Jovanna “Cleopatra” |
| Meadow Williams | Holly |
| Salvatore Esposito | Slavko |
| Orli Shuka | Dragan |
| Cristian Solimeno | Florentin |
| Nazmiye Oral | Chava |
| Dino Kelly | Marko |
| Fortunato Cerlino | Zamba |
| Yasen Zates Atour | Hugo |
| Michael Bisping | Connor |
| Giuseppe Schillaci | Moussa |
| Rico Verhoeven | Vigo |
| Velibor Topić | Vuk |
| Antonio Bustorff | Tamy |
| Adriano Chiaramida | The Octopus |
| Swen Temmel | Milan Lovren |
| Ciryl Gane | Pape |
Expected Critical & Audience Response
⭐ Overall Rating: 5/5
