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Netflix Debuts 'The Old Guard 2' to Mixed Reviews Over Pacing and Franchise-Building

Reviews highlight strong action with standout performances, with critics flagging uneven pacing plus an overt focus on setting up a franchise

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Discord (Uma Thurman) wants to destroy a band of immortals in “The Old Guard 2.”
Henry Golding, from left, Luca Marinelli, Marwan Kenzari, Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne are immortal warriors in “The Old Guard 2.”
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Overview

  • The sequel premiered exclusively on Netflix on July 2, 2025, concluding years of production delays and corporate changes.
  • Victoria Mahoney directs Charlize Theron’s return as immortal warrior Andy, joined by Kiki Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Uma Thurman.
  • Set years after the original, the film follows Andy reckoning with newfound mortality and confronting Discord, the self-proclaimed first immortal.
  • Early responses commend the film’s choreography and lead performances but criticize its uneven editing, lengthy runtime and narrative bloat.
  • Critics note the finale functions more as a bridge to a potential third installment than a standalone conclusion.