After a long wait of six years, we finally get our first look at the return of ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien (Gerardo butler) in Den of Thieves 2: Panther. Once again, O’Brien and his team of no-nonsense cops are tracking down a ragtag group of thieves, with both sides willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. This new criminal adventure will also see O’Brien reunite with an old enemy in Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), but it remains to be seen if they will remain enemies in the new film.
Den of Thieves 2: Panther is once again written and directed by Christian Gudegast (who also wrote Gerard Butler London has fallen). In addition to returning cast members Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., other cast members for the sequel include Jordan Bridges (Rizzoli and the islands), Swen Temmel (The Guy Ritchie Pact), and Evin Ahmad (Cash Snabba). Currently, the film will be released in early 2025.
The official plot synopsis of Den of Thieves 2: Panther says the following:
In DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA, Big Nick is once again on the hunt on the streets of Europe, closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the dangerous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plan a massive heist at the largest diamond exchange in the world.
What other Gerard Butler projects are in the works?
Den of Thieves 2: Panther It’s not the only Gerard Butler-directed action sequel currently in development. A sequel to Green Earth – the sci-fi disaster movie that became a surprise hit for the longtime action star. Greenland: Migration It will likely pick up where the first film left off, with what’s left of humanity trying to rebuild itself after the first film’s catastrophic natural disaster.
Gerard Butler will also return to one of his most beloved franchises, the How to train your dragon series. While we still don’t have a fourth installment of the acclaimed animated series, Dreamworks is opting to make the original classic its first live-action remake. Along with a cast of newcomers who bring to life iconic characters like Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Astrid (Nico Parker), Gerard Butler will be resuming his role as the flawed but noble stoic Viking chieftain.
Den of Thieves 2: Panther premieres on January 10, 2025. Watch the trailer above. Stay with Collider for the latest updates.