Overview

• The Old Guard 2 premiered exclusively on Netflix on July 2, 2025 after post-production was stalled by leadership turnover and Hollywood strikes.
• Critics largely panned the sequel for its narrative inertia and emphasis on laying groundwork for future films rather than delivering a self-contained story.
• Director Victoria Mahoney confirmed she will not return for a potential third installment due to contractual commitments on other projects.
• Charlize Theron told The Hollywood Reporter that there are no guarantees for a third film and that its storyline remains undefined.
• The ensemble cast—including Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Uma Thurman and Henry Golding—returns to explore themes of mortality and loyalty while setting up franchise ambitions.