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The Old Guard 2 Debuts on Netflix With Cliffhanger Setup and Mixed Reviews

Critics describe it as an action-packed sequel that lays groundwork for a third entry at the expense of a standalone narrative

Discord (Uma Thurman) wants to destroy a band of immortals in “The Old Guard 2.”
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The Old Guard 2 is a remake of the hit film The Old Guard, which originally released in 2020
Henry Golding, from left, Luca Marinelli, Marwan Kenzari, Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne are immortal warriors in “The Old Guard 2.”

Overview

  • The Old Guard 2 premiered exclusively on Netflix on July 2 after nearly three years in post-production delayed by executive turnover at Netflix and Hollywood strikes.
  • Directed by Victoria Mahoney, the sequel reunites Charlize Theron’s Andy with KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari and the rest of the immortal ensemble as they face Discord, portrayed by Uma Thurman.
  • Reviewers have praised the film’s intense fight choreography and the returning cast’s chemistry while criticizing its narrative inertia and overt franchise baiting.
  • A key theme sees Andy coping with the loss of her immortality, which raises fresh emotional stakes for her and her team in their mission to protect humanity.
  • The sequel’s final cliffhanger clearly signals Netflix’s commitment to advancing the franchise with a third installment