50 Cent’s New Action Movie ‘Den Of Thieves 2’ Dominates Box Office with a Strong Debut

50 Cent is making waves in Hollywood with his latest film, Den Of Thieves 2, which has proven to be a massive success at the box office. The action-packed movie has exceeded expectations, debuting at No. 1 and surpassing the opening day performance of its predecessor, Den of Thieves. The movie brought in $5.8 million on its first day, outshining the $5.6 million generated by the original film when it premiered back in 2018.

O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Gerard Butler Return

While the first installment featured 50 Cent in a starring role, this time around, the star does not appear onscreen. However, fans are thrilled to see O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Gerard Butler reprise their roles from the original film, bringing their high-intensity performances back to the big screen. This successful debut marks a strong start for 50 Cent in 2025, and the rapper-turned-producer shared his excitement with fans on Instagram, writing:

“Check me out Den of Thieves 2 🎥 #1 in theaters what a way to start 2025.”

50 Cent Eyeing a Possible Emmy Hosting Gig

In addition to his film success, 50 Cent is making waves in other areas of entertainment. Earlier this month, actor DeRay Davis suggested that 50 Cent should host the Emmy Awards, praising his sense of humor and saying he was “deserving” of the hosting gig. In response, 50 Cent showed interest in the idea, taking to Instagram to express his excitement, saying:

“@deraydavis this is so cool, you saying this made my day. 2025 is gonna be the year. Turn down for what!”

Mixed Reactions to Las Vegas Residency

Though 50 Cent has no previous experience hosting an awards show, his impact on the entertainment industry is undeniable. Recently, the artist completed a six-show concert residency in Las Vegas, showcasing his musical talents. However, not everyone was impressed with the residency. A critical review from Las Vegas blogger Star Fish went viral, calling the show “lackluster” and criticizing the sound, stage design, and overall energy of the performance.

In response to the criticism, 50 Cent didn’t hold back. He made it clear that he performs differently than mainstream artists like Usher and Chris Brown, who are known for their highly-polished performances. He fired back during the final date of his residency at PH Live, quipping:

“What you thought, I was gonna be out here rollerblading like Usher? I seen some shit, Chris Brown was flying in Africa. I don’t have records that require me to fly in Africa.”

Looking Ahead to 2025

Despite the mixed reactions to his residency, 50 Cent remains confident in his unique style, and with Den Of Thieves 2 now dominating the box office, it’s clear that his influence in the entertainment industry continues to grow. As 2025 unfolds, fans are excited to see what other projects the multi-talented mogul will tackle next.

With his film success, potential Emmy hosting, and unapologetic approach to music, 50 Cent is truly making his mark on 2025.