Overview

• Released July 2, The Old Guard 2 debuted at number one on Netflix’s global movie chart before slipping to number two by July 8.
• Critics gave the film a 23–24% score on Rotten Tomatoes; audience ratings on the platform stand at 37%.
• Fans have criticized the sequel for reducing focus on the central queer romance between Joe and Nicky, a storyline that resonated in the first installment.
• After filming wrapped in 2022, post-production paused during a Netflix executive turnover followed by industry strikes, prompting additional shooting in late 2024.
• Netflix has not yet greenlit The Old Guard 3, leaving the franchise’s concluding chapter uncertain.