Overview

• The Old Guard 2 premiered on Netflix on July 2 as a follow-up to the 2020 original.
• The sequel has been met with largely negative reviews, holding a 26% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.2/10 on IMDb.
• Audiences have voiced frustration over its open-ended conclusion for providing minimal narrative closure.
• Director Victoria Mahoney has publicly defended the choice to end on a cliffhanger, affirming her support for the creative direction.
• Lead actor Charlize Theron says there is currently no clear vision or plan for a third installment given the sequel’s reception.