Overview

• The Old Guard 2 began streaming globally on Netflix on July 2, 2025, concluding years of post-production pauses caused by corporate leadership changes and Hollywood strikes.
• Critics gave the sequel a 32 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes at launch, a sharp downturn from the original film’s reception.
• Viewers praised the sequel’s action sequences on social media and many demanded that Netflix greenlight a third installment.
• Charlize Theron told The Hollywood Reporter she is not confident a follow-up will happen, noting that there are no guarantees in the business.
• Director Victoria Mahoney revealed she will not return for a potential third film, citing commitments to other projects over the next several years.