Den of Thieves Sequel: Gritty Action Awaits

0:00It's April 23rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is entertainment and celebrity news today, your AI-powered entertainment report. Netflix is dropping Gerard Butler's Heistflick, Den of Thieves, on May 1st, 2026. It's all about a tough LAPD crew, led by Butler's detective, Big Nick, going head-to-head with a slick gang of bank robbers plotting the ultimate score. Think High stakes cat-and-mouse in the streets of LA. The movie boasts the solid cast, including Pablo Schreiber as the robber boss, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and even 50 cent in the mix. Director Christian Guttagas co-wrote the script way back in the late 90s, or early 2000s, but is set in development hell for years before. Hitting theaters in January 2018 through STX films. Critics weren't feeling it, giving it just a 42% on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans showed up strong with a 64% score. That love translated to real cash, pulling in $80,500,000 worldwide on a $30,000,000 budget.

1:02Fast forward in the sequel, Den of Thieves, Pantera dropped in January 2025 with Guttagas back directing and stars like Butler and Jackson Jr. returning. It even scored higher ratings than the original. If you're into gritty action that plays better with crowds than critics, this one's primed for your cue perfect binge before the next chapter. Unfolds.