‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Tops Box Office with $15.5M Debut

Lionsgate’s heist sequel outperformed expectations in a quiet January weekend, marking a strong start for the studio in 2025.

The action-packed heist film, starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr., opened with $15.5 million, matching the 2018 original's debut despite a seven-year gap.
Audience reception was positive, with a B+ CinemaScore and a 79% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though critical reviews were mixed at 58%.
The film’s storyline, inspired by the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist, follows Butler’s character pursuing a dangerous gang in Europe.
January’s traditionally slow box office and limited competition contributed to the film’s success, with other major releases like ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ declining in their fourth weeks.
This marks Lionsgate’s first No. 1 opening since November 2023 and signals potential for a new franchise, benefiting from the studio’s expertise with mid-budget films.