Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is headed residence, lower than a month from its theatrical debut. The action-packed sequel starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. as unlikely partners-in-crime managed to make a splash on the field workplace earlier this 12 months. Nonetheless, it appears the studio needs to place the acclaimed thriller in digital shops sooner quite than later, earlier than it faces stiff competitors in theaters subsequent month with Captain America: Courageous New World and Companion, amongst many different titles.
In a shocking announcement, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera confirmed on social media that the movie will likely be out there for buy or hire on digital platforms beginning Jan. 28. The sequel, which has a contemporary 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, impressed each critics and audiences alike, with many placing it above the unique 2018 movie. As of proper now, it is unclear when or the place Pantera will likely be made out there on a streaming service. The primary Den of Thieves is presently streaming on Max, and it unsurprisingly grew to become a success on the platform. Followers ought to count on Pantera to additionally hit Max sooner or later later this 12 months.
On the field workplace, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has managed to flee with loads of cash in its unmarked duffel bag. Nonetheless taking part in in theaters, the movie has grossed $40 million worldwide, which is identical quantity as the price of the sequel’s manufacturing. Though the numbers could be small in comparison with different big-budget motion movies, the present numbers put Pantera on tempo to make round $80 million in complete, the identical quantity as the primary installment. In fact, the early digital launch might have an effect on the ultimate quantity, placing the brand new movie in need of its predecessor. The most recent information may elevate eyebrows on the subject of Pantera‘s possibilities of kickstarting a franchise, nevertheless it appears there’s a good probability that Den of Thieves 3 is going on.
Is ‘Den of Thieves 3’ within the Works?
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera was particularly made to jumpstart a brand new motion franchise that includes Gerard Butler. Within the sequel, Massive Nick (Butler) finds himself switching sides and becoming a member of Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) as a felony conducting high-stakes heists. It appears this main twist within the formulation may present for extra tales within the Den of Thieves world. Producer Tucker Cooley beforehand advised MovieWeb that not solely was Pantera designed to spawn extra sequels, however they have already got concepts in thoughts for Den of Thieves 3 and, presumably, past.
“We have already got an entire thought of what we’re doing subsequent. I do not need to give the plot away, however the design right here from the unique movie to this one to the following one was to be a franchise and to be a franchise about extremely detailed and intelligent heists with actual folks… you understand, actors that you simply relate to. There’s all types of nuance of their efficiency. So, it was by design, and you understand if this one does nicely, we’ll completely be doing one other one.”
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As of this writing, a 3rd Den of Thieves movie has not been confirmed. Though it took just a few years for Pantera to get off the bottom, one other sequel will seemingly take much less time to make it to theaters if it is greenlit. Butler, who shot nearly all of Pantera with a torn ACL (a significant ligament within the knee), has confirmed {that a} new movie is “not going to take that lengthy.” So long as audiences are prepared for extra installments, it appears Den of Thieves is right here to remain and decided to tug off one other heist.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
- Launch Date
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January 10, 2025
- Runtime
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144 minutes
- Director
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Christian Gudegast
- Writers
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Christian Gudegast