Overview

• Netflix confirmed that The Old Guard 2 will premiere exclusively on its platform on July 2, 2025.
• Creative disagreements between Charlize Theron and Greg Rucka led to the writer’s temporary dismissal before his rehiring to finalize the screenplay.
• Victoria Mahoney steps in as director following Gina Prince-Bythewood’s departure, marking her first feature-length project after second-unit work on Star Wars.
• The core ensemble—KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Henry Golding—returns while Uma Thurman debuts as the new immortal Discord.
• Netflix has released a teaser video showcasing Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne performing stunts to set the tone for themes of immortality, vengeance and loyalty.