Den of Thieves 1 & 2 4K UHD

It’s The Regulators vs The Outlaws!

 Den of Thieves, consisting of the first and the sequel, aren’t the most complicated of films.  They are violent, gritty, and deal with sociopaths disguising themselves as modern men.  The films are cops and robbers capers with just a bit more drama when it comes to the masculine department as the thin blue line between law holders and law breakers is crossed, broken, and moved time and time again.

"blurs the lines between cops and criminals, friends and enemies"


Okay, so the set-up isn’t original, but the gritty atmosphere - as the films are set in the grimiest of locations (the first being in Los Angeles, the second all across Europe) - puts the films over the edge as Nick O’Brien (Gerard Butler) and his squad of cops go after Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), a low-level member of a very active gang of thieves.  They pull him, believing him to be the weakest link, yet discover that they have been had . . . which ends in a reign of bullets and perfectly sets up the sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

This collection of gritty crime-thrillers starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. blurs the lines between cops and criminals, friends and enemies. Presented in mint-condition 4K for the first time, and featuring Dolby Vision, the Unrated Director’s Cut of Den of Thieves follows “Big Nick” O’Brien (Butler) and his elite unit of L.A. County Sheriffs – the Regulators – as they collide with the Outlaws, ex-military members with a seemingly impossible objective: robbing the Federal Reserve Bank of Los Angeles.Den of Thieves 1 & 2 4K UHD

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, also in 4K with Dolby Vision, finds O’Brien hunting across Europe for Outlaw Donnie (Jackson), who’s caught up with the infamous Panther mafia and their plot to rob the world’s largest diamond exchange.

Violent and filled with hard-hitting action, the actors involved in this gruelling assault - which include Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (as Enson Levoux), Pablo Schreiber (as Ray Merrimen), Meadow Williams (as Holly), Evin Ahmad (as Jovanna), Salvatore Esposito (as Slavko), and Swen Temmel (as Milan Lovren) - all bring their A-game and pull off some pretty strong performances which might even draw you in . . . if you can get pass all the alpha man attitudes that come exploding across the screen.

Alpha Men Assemble!

3/5 stars

Den of Thieves 1 & 2 4K UHD

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4k UHDLionsgate Limited Exclusive SteelBook / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital

Home Video Distributor: Lionsgate
Available on Blu-ray
- March 4, 2025
Screen Formats: 2.39:1
Subtitles
: English SDH; Spanish
Video: 
Dolby Vision, HDR10
Audio:
 English: Dolby Atmos; English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1; French: Dolby Atmos; Spanish: Dolby Atmos
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; four-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

From Lionsgate Limited, this  2-film 4K collection including the Director’s Cut of Den of Thieves, and Den of Thieves 2: Pantera feature a restoration process approved by director Christian Gudegast.  Each film’s individual SteelBook features evocative renderings by Justin Erickson of Phantom City Creative.  Both SteelBooks are locked behind a “monster” SteelBook’s impregnable vault door, also designed by Erickson, capturing the spirit of the heists underpinning the stories.  Featuring the Lionsgate Limited Extra “Establishing Shot with Christian Gudegast” plus legacy special features from Den of Thieves, and special features from the box office smash, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

VIDEO

Feel the steam rising from the city’s concrete!  That’s how explicit the scaling is here.  From the subtle textures in the outfits of the cast to the sweeping vistas beyond the city streets, every frame of the 2160p UHD presentation feels meticulously crafted. The HDR-10 really shines here, enhancing contrast and delivering a color palette that bursts with life and texture.

AUDIO

The audio quality of the 4K UHD Steelbook release of Den of Thieves is absolutely stunning. The Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 channel compatible) track elevates the experience with its immersive depth and clarity.

Supplements:

Commentary:

  • See below for details

Special Features:

This set features Den of Thieves Unrated Director’s Cut, presented in 4K for the first time, plus the recent hit sequel, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera on 4K and Blu-ray.  The SteelBook art is designed by Justin Erickson, from Phantom City Creative and is quite excellent.  Fans will be pleased with the solid packaging.

Establishing Shot with Christian Gudegast

Den of Thieves Legacy Special Features:

  • Alternate Ending
  • Alpha Males
  • Into the Den
  • Alameda Corridor
  • Outtakes 
  • Theatrical Version Audio Commentary with Director Christian Gudegast and Producer Tucker Tooley
  • Theatrical Trailer #1
  • Theatrical Trailer #2

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Special Features:

  • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Christian Gudegast, Producer Tucker Tooley, Cinematographer Terry Stacey, and Editor Roberth Nordh
  • Flipping the Script: Plotting Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

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  Movie 3/5 stars
  Video  4/5 stars
  Audio 4/5 stars
  Extras 4/5 stars

Composite Blu-ray Grade

4/5 stars

Art

Den of Thieves 1 & 2 4K UHD