It’s an odd choice to do a sequel to the 2018 heist movie “Den of Thieves” in 2025. The first film made less than $50 million at the domestic box

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“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” took first place in box office with sales of $6 million on Friday, its theatrical debut, according to The Numbers. The heist flick, a sequel to the 2018 film, is expected to earn $15 million its opening weekend, Deadline reported.

Lionsgate's heist thriller sequel, starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr., opens at No. 1 despite slow January weekend and LA theater closures.

Start your engines! Our Jamie Yuccas takes us on a ride with actors Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. The stars of "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" pressed the accelerator and opened up about their bro-mance and even shared what it was like being neighbors during the filming of the movie.

Owen Gleiberman of Variety calls Den of Thieves 2: Pantera a satisfying impersonation of a high-end crime film, saying that Gerard Butler is good enough to lift “a piece of pulp so it almost seems like a real movie.” The critic continues:

The Lionsgate movie has made $1.35 million in Thursday previews so far at the box office. It’s projected to make $11 million to $13 million in its opening weekend and will battle Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” for the box office crown.

New in Pantera is a fun 48 Hours -style buddy dynamic between Butler and Jackson. When O’Brien learns that Wilson and a new criminal crew have taken up residence in France for another potential score,

O’Shea Jackson Jr. returns as Donnie, the once-unassuming heist driver, who is now front and center with box office star Gerard Butler for the Den of Thieves sequel.