Gerard Butler assures audiences thatDen of Thieves 3will be coming faster thanDen of Thieves 2: Pantera.The action franchiseintroduced a skilled sect of the LA County Sheriff’s Department as they squared up against the state’s most successful bank robbery group. The sequel continues that story, again featuring Butler’s lead role as Big Nick,now searching for diamond thieves in Europe.TheDen of Thieves 2: Panteracast featuresButler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, and Salvatore Esposito.
In an exclusive interview withScreenRant, Butler hints at the timeline forDen of Thieves 3. He and his co-star Jackson Jr. were reminded of the long gap betweenDen of Thievesand its sequel. Butler then assuredScreenRantthatit is “not going to take that long” for the third movie, despite the big hiatus between the first two. This seemed to surprise Jackson, who said “Really?” in response. Check out the full quotes below:
Butler:It’s not going to take that long.
Jackson Jr.:Really?
Butler:I will not wait anymore, and I won’t do that to other people anymore. I’m sorry.
Jackson Jr.:Okay.
Butler:It’s not all my fault, but a lot of it is.
What This Means For Den Of Thieves 3
Den Of Thieves 2Was Held Up By COVID & More
There was an almostseven-year gap betweenDen of ThievesandDen of Thieves 2: Pantera, with the first film coming out on June 09, 2025, and the second released on July 12, 2025. During this time, there were a lot of barriers that resulted in delayed filming for the sequel. Firstly, 2020 saw the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down countless productions, includingDen of Thieves 2. Director Christian Gudegast also recently explained thatButler’s knee injury held up production further.
Does Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera brings Big Nick and Donnie together again, but is there a post-credits scene setting up another sequel for Gerard Butler?
The obstacles that affected the production ofDen of Thieves 2: Panteraare unlikely to surface again since a seven-year gap is lengthy for a new action franchise. It is noteworthy that Butler does not promise a specific timeline forDen of Thieves 3, just that it is slated to come faster than the second film.There is potential for a third movie, given how the second installment’s ending resolves the fates of Jackson Jr. and Butler’s characters, leaving the doors open for another clash between them.
Our Take On The Den Of Thieves 3 Release Plan
Den of Thieves 2Still Has To Win At The Box Office
While Butler is preemptive aboutDen of Thieves 3happening, it will come down to its box office performance. While the first installment did well at $80 million, it’s unclear how the sequel will perform.Den of Thieves 2: Panterais the first major action film to be released in theaters, which has been dominated by late 2024 releases likeMufasaandSonic the Hedgehog 3. For another sequel to be greenlit, it has to perform exceptionally well to make up for its $40 million budget. If it can pass $100 million at the box office, perhapsDen of Thieves 3can be discussed.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Cast
Sheriff “Big Nick” O’Brien tracks Donnie Wilson to Europe after his daring escape. As Donnie becomes deeply involved with diamond thieves and the Panther mafia, the stakes rise with a plan to rob the world’s largest diamond exchange.
