Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is set to arrive in theaters in 2025, and Gerard Butler’s protagonist has undergone an intriguing character change with profound implications for how the story will play out. The first Den of Thieves follows Nick O’Brien (played by Butler), an unconventional but ultimately justice-resolved cop, as he and his deputies attempt to unravel a heist planned by a crew of criminals. Den of Thieves‘ ending perfectly set the stage for a sequel, with the plot twist revealing the criminal mastermind was actually the getaway driver “Big Nick” O’Brien nearly had in custody.
The Den of Thieves sequel continues with an interesting character dynamic development. The gruff cop and aforementioned getaway driver, Donnie, join forces, with O’Shea Jackson Jr. set to return. Europe isn’t the only thing this sequel will be exploring, as this twist on the cat-and-mouse trope will have the Den of Thieves’ protagonist operating on the other side of the law. Given his personality and clear sense of justice established in the original Den of Thieves, this change suggests a very different kind of story.
