Having debuted at the top spot domestically last week, thereby delivering Lionsgate’s first number one finish since 2023,Den of Thieves 2: Panteratook a tumble in its sophomore frame. The movie retained a spot in the top five, but only just. It did, however, pass a new global box office milestone as it continues its international roll-out.Den of Thieves 2doesn’t have a high benchmark for success, but if it doesn’t surpass its predecessor eventually, it could be seen as a disappointment. That being said, it’s still early days for the action sequel, starringGerard ButlerandO’Shea Jackson Jr.in the central roles.
With over $25 million domestically and over $5 million from overseas markets,Den of Thieves 2has now passed the $30 million mark worldwide. Final international numbers will be reported tomorrow, and the movie is expected to hit the $27 million mark domestically by Monday, factoring inprojections for the MLK holiday.Den of Thieves 2wasproduced on a reported budget of $40 million, which is $10 million more than what the firstDen of Thievescost. Released in 2018, the movie emerged as a surprise hit, grossing around $80 million worldwide. It went on to develop a cult audience on digital streaming platforms, which is probably what prompted a sequel.
The firstDen of Thievesearned mixed reviews, but early adopters appreciated directorChristian Gudegast’s hat-tips to the films ofMichael Mann, particularlyHeat. The movie holds a 41% rating on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. By comparison,Den of Thieves 2holds a “fresh” 61% score onRotten Tomatoes, and an even better 79% audience rating. As with the first film, comparisons have been drawn to Mann’s movies; this time,Miami Vicewas invoked.Den of Thieves 2retains the first film’s heist movie structure, but sends the characters to Europe.
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Butler, who broke out withZack Snyder’s300nearly two decades ago, previously headlined the Has Fallen trilogy of action movies, which grossed over $500 million worldwide in combined revenue. A fourth installment is reportedly on the cards. The two Den of Thieves movies have now also made over $100 million globally.Den of Thieves 2has also overtakenJason StathamandGuy Ritchie’s first and latest collaborations —Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels($28 million) andOperation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre($27 million), respectively.
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
In the thrilling sequel, Big Nick pursues Donnie across Europe, entangled in the perilous realm of diamond thieves and the notorious Panther mafia. As tensions rise, they confront the formidable challenges of a colossal heist targeting the world’s largest diamond exchange, setting off an intense battle of wits and resources.
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