Any “Den of Thieves’ fans?
When Christian Guedegast’s “Den of Thieves” came out in 2018 critics hated it — it stands at 42% on Rotten Tomatoes.
And yet, this is one of those movies that has gained notable fanfare on streaming. The film was this classic heist thriller that hit all the right buttons for some movie fans. It has an strong 7.0 IMDB rating, based on over 120,000 votes.
This cult following has allowed Entertainment One to greenlight a sequel, it’s called “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” and much of the cast is back for this one, including Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr.
‘Den of Thieves 2’ recently screened for a test audience, the response was good and it sounds like a sequel that’ll surely please fans of the original. Here’s a reaction:
I really enjoyed ‘Den of Thieves 2’ immensely. This one has a bigger scope and an even greater heist but still has the Butler/Jackson conflict at the center. It was amazing. Genuinely thrilling and completely captivating from start to finish. If you are a fan at all of the first few one then this movie is more of that but also much, MUCH more. Butler and Jackson are so charismatic and entertaining. Gudegast brings new tricks into play including a new crew, a new villain and even more slick and clever heists; the climactic centerpiece had me on the edge of my seat, akin to the more recent Mission Impossible movies. It’s best best hangout/heist/Macho-v.-Macho movie I’ve seen in years.
Principal photography on the film took place from April to July 2023. At the 2023 Cannes Film Market, Briarcliff Entertainment bought the film for distribution in the U.S, while Sierra/Affinity will handle international sales of the film.
There is currently no release date for “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” but it’s definitely coming out in 2024.
His reasoning is simple: Cregger sees himself first and foremost as a writer, and he has little interest in shaping stories around the predetermined “data points” that come with established IP.