The Old Guard 2 is the much awaited sequel to the 2020 Netflix hit.. The immortal heroes are back after several production delays and a long gap since the first film. But not everything lives up to the hype.
Film Info of The Old Guard 2
| Feature | Details |
| Title | The Old Guard 2 |
| Genre | Superhero / Action / Drama |
| Release Date | July 2, 2025 |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Directed by | Victoria Mahoney |
| Written by | Greg Rucka, Sarah L. Walker |
| Based on | Comic by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernández |
| Running Time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
Cast of The Old Guard 2
| Actor/Actress | Character Name |
| Charlize Theron | Andy / Andromache |
| KiKi Layne | Nile Freeman |
| Marwan Kenzari | Joe / Yusuf |
| Luca Marinelli | Nicky / Nicolò |
| Matthias Schoenaerts | Booker / Sebastian |
| Vân Veronica Ngô | Quỳnh |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | James Copley |
| Uma Thurman | Discord (New Villain) |
| Henry Golding | Tuah (New Immortal) |
Plot Summary of The Old Guard 2
After Andy loses her immortality in the first movie, she tries to live a normal life. But when two dangerous new enemies show up—Discord and a revenge-driven Quỳnh—Andy and her immortal team must return to action.
- Quỳnh returns, angry at Andy for abandoning her centuries ago.
- She teams up with Discord, the world’s first immortal.
- The team brings in a wise immortal, Tuah, to learn more about their origins.
- Booker sacrifices himself to give Andy her immortality back.
- Discord kidnaps the team, leading to a final showdown.
- Andy and Quỳnh, now reconciled, team up to save everyone but the film ends on a major cliffhanger.
Production Journey of The Old Guard 2
| Phase | Timeline & Events |
| Sequel Greenlit | January 2021 |
| Filming Start | June 2022 in Italy and UK |
| Major Incident | Fire on set during dismantling in August 2022 |
| Filming Completed | September 2022 |
| Post-Production | Paused due to Netflix leadership changes in 2024; later resumed |
| Additional Filming | October 2024 (2 weeks of extra shots in British Columbia) |
Music & Score of The Old Guard 2
| Composer(s) | Notes |
| Ruth Barrett & Steffen Thum | Replaced previous composers from part one |
| Style | Emotional, darker themes to match storyline |
Review of The Old Guard 2
What Worked:
- Charlize Theron gives a solid performance, as always.
- Strong visual effects and stylish fight scenes.
- New cast additions (Uma Thurman, Henry Golding) bring intrigue.
What Didn’t Work:
- Long delay since the first film made people forget the story.
- Confusing plot with lots of backstory and little explanation.
- Short runtime made it feel rushed.
- LGBTQ+ themes from the first film are almost removed.
- Abrupt cliffhanger ending without any confirmation of part 3.
The Old Guard 2 tries hard to bring back the magic of the original but the long gap, scattered story and confusing direction take away some of its impact. While it is still watchable for action lovers and Theron fans, it does not leave a strong impression.
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