Today, however, it feels like we are finally seeing the start of the 2025 box office, as Christian Gudegast's Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera has arrived and is sitting at the top of the domestic charts. It's been a few years since its predecessor played on the big screen,

With “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” (Lionsgate), Gerard Butler displayed his bona fides as one of the most reliable draws for action releases. Opening at #1 with $15.5 million, it came in a little ahead of projections and led #2 “ Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney).

"Mufasa" may still be the pride of the international box office, but "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" is the new leader of the pack domestically.