Den of Thieves 3 Update: Director Feels ‘Very Good’ About Sequel Happening

Christian Gudegast, director of the franchise, hinted at potential approval for Den of Thieves 3 following the successful run of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera in cinemas over a week ago. To date, the film starring Gerard Butler has earned over $32 million globally at the box office and boasts a Tomatometer score of 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the initial movie’s rating.

What did the director say about Den of Thieves 3?

In a recent interview, when asked about a potential sequel for Den of Thieves, Gudegast indicated that they have already presented their idea to Lionsgate. Currently, specifics about his proposal remain confidential, but it appears the project is moving forward positively.

Gudegast stated through The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s been presented and completed. We’re all set to move forward.” He added, “We’re feeling quite optimistic about it.

2nd Installment of Den of Thieves, titled Panthera, was penned and helmed by Christian Gudegast. It’s said that he immersed himself in the company of investigators and notorious robbers to prepare for this sequel. The ensemble includes O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, Meadow Williams, Salvatore Esposito, Swen Temmel, Michael Bisping, Orli Shuka, Cristian Solimeno, among others. This project was unveiled in 2018 after the initial film’s box office success, which garnered a global gross of $80 million. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, along with returning producers Tucker Tooley and Alan Siegel, produced this sequel. Meadow Williams from Diamond Films is also executive producing, alongside Glenn Feig.

Nick, a significant figure, has returned to Europe and is hot on the trail of Donnie (Jackson), who finds himself in the dangerous and volatile environment of diamond thieves and the notorious Panther mafia. Together, they are preparing for an audacious heist at the world’s biggest diamond exchange, according to the official summary.

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2025-01-20 19:10