GOOD NEWS;Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. reunite in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera trailer

Lionsgate has debuted the first trailer and poster for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, the upcoming sequel to the 2018 heist thriller.

The film sees writer-director Christian Gudegast reunite with his Den of Thieves stars Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. who reprise their roles as Big Nick and Donnie, and follows the duo as they find themselves embroiled in the world of diamond thieves.

After a long six-year wait, we finally have our first look at the return of ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien (Gerard Butler) in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Once again, O’Brien and his crew of no-nonsense cops are tracking down a ragtag group of thieves, with both sides willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals. This new crime caper will also see O’Brien reunite with an old foe in Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), but whether they’ll remain as enemies for the new film remains to be seen.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is once again written and directed by Christian Gudegast (who also wrote Gerard Butler’s London Has Fallen). Along with returning cast members Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., other members of the sequel’s cast include Jordan Bridges (Rizzoli & Isles), Swen Temmel (Guy Ritchie’s the Covenant), and Evin Ahmad (Snabba Cash). The film is currently set for release in early 2025.

The official plot synopsis for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera reads as follows:

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera isn’t the only Gerard Butler-led action sequel that is currently in development. Also in the works is a sequel to Greenland – the sci-fi disaster film that became a surprise hit for the long-time action star. Greenland: Migration will likely pick up where the first film left off, with what remains of humanity trying to rebuild after the cataclysmic natural disaster in the first film.