'Den of Thieves' Director Reveals Ambitious Plans for Multiple Sequels
Turns out, director Christian Gudegast has several installments of the franchise already planned out, and hopes to get the next movie will get made very soon. In a new interview with Collider, Gudegast said: "We have many,
Den of Thieves 2 director is planning Den of Thieves 3 — and movies about pirates, Vikings, and ISIS
Christian Gudegast reflects on the first movie’s success, what makes heist movies tick, and what’s coming next
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera director talks explosive sequel, teases third movie: ‘We’re ready to go’
In a conversation with Digital Trends, writer-director Christian Gudegast spoke about how he researched and executed Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.
'Den of Thieves 2' Was Inspired by Robert De Niro’s Heist Movie 'Ronin'
If Christian Gudegast's 2018 L.A. bank heist movie Den of Thieves was an affectionate love letter to Michael Mann's Heat, then Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is overtly inspired by another must-see '90s Robert De Niro actioner.
Den of Thieves 2 director on making action movie history with an electric-car chase
The driver’s on the roof of the car, and of course these were very, very dangerous roads, literally with a thousand-foot drop, no joke.”
Exclusive: Den of Thieves 2 director, producer want to keep growing franchise
As director and producer, Gudegast and Tooley had to work closely together once again on Den of Thieves 2. They go way back, Gudegast said they “basically came up in the business together,” dating back to A Man Apart, which was released in 2003.
Critics Have Seen Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera, And Most Agree Gerard Butler’s Buddy Heist Movie Is ‘Too Much Fun’
Matt Schimkowitz of AV Club gives Den of Thieves 2 a B-, saying this is lighter than the first movie, as Christian Gudegast has toned down moral ambiguities and cranked up the personalities and likability of the characters, making for a “funnier, chummier heist.” Schimkowitz says:
Movie review: ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ offers smaller returns than predecessor
Christian Gudegast’s juiced-up “Heat” homage “Den of Thieves” has become a bit of a cult hit in the seven years since it was released, due in large part to co-star Gerard Butler’s boisterously haggard performance as “Big Nick” O’Brien,
Review: A ‘Den of Thieves’ sequel heads to France — and loses a little local lustre
Following up his well-liked 2018 crime film, director Christian Gudegast swaps 'Heat' for 'Ronin,' bringing on interchangeable Euro-criminals and car chases.
‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Review: Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. in a Numbing Sequel
The dogged cop and wily thief butt heads again in Christian Gudegast's follow-up to his 2018 heist thriller. Imagine the iconic diner sit-down scene between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Michael Mann’s Heat stretched out to feature length and you’ll get some idea of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Director Says Part 3 Is ‘Ready to Go’
Pantera continues to make waves at the global box office, director Christian Gudegast has come out to confirm his plans for a sequel. The second film in the franchise launched into theatres on January 10,
‘Den of Thieves 2’ Director Talks Sequel’s Many Setbacks and Potential Threequel: “It’s Already Pitched”
The franchise is back after a laborious seven years that included COVID and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but filmmaker ...
'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Review: Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Thriller Sequel Can’t Escape Crime Tropes
Christian Gudegast's action sequel occasionally works, but gets too caught up in cliche criminal caper tropes.