Overview

• The Old Guard 2 debuted on July 2 and amassed 924 million minutes viewed to claim Netflix’s #1 spot, ending K-Pop Demon Hunters’ two-week reign.
• Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the sequel stand at 25% from critics and 40% from audiences, down sharply from the original film’s 80% and 71% scores.
• Victoria Mahoney directed the follow-up after replacing Gina Prince-Bythewood amid Netflix leadership turnover and post-production delays linked to industry strikes.
• Charlize Theron and Mahoney have confirmed there is no developed plan or concept for The Old Guard 3, leaving the franchise’s continuation in doubt.
• K-Pop Demon Hunters retains a 95% critics rating and sustained fan engagement, underscoring Netflix’s competitive content ecosystem.