Overview

• Netflix reports The Old Guard 2 logged 924 million minutes watched in its first week, dethroning KPop Demon Hunters from the top spot
• Rotten Tomatoes scores plunged to 25% from critics and 40% from audiences, a steep drop from the original film’s 80% critics’ rating
• Victoria Mahoney took over directing duties from Gina Prince-Bythewood, reflecting significant creative shifts from the first installment
• The sequel introduces Discord, played by Uma Thurman, and Tuah, portrayed by Henry Golding, deepening the franchise’s immortal mythology
• Mahoney has stepped back from franchise talks and Theron admits there is no defined concept or commitment for a third installment