The Old Guard 2now finally has a release date as Netflix releases a new behind-the-scenes teaser for the film. Released in 2020,The Old Guardis directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with Charlize Theron starring as Andy, the leader of a team of immortal mercenaries who embark on a mission for revenge. A sequel was confirmed to be in the works with director Victoria Mahoney after the first installment was a viewership hit, butThe Old Guard 2’s release datehas been repeatedly delayed due to reshoots and a regime change at Netflix.
Now, after years of uncertainty,Netflix confirms thatThe Old Guard 2will release on August 02, 2025. The announcement from the streamer confirms that the sequel will feature “insane action,” in addition to some exciting new cast members and “one shocking return.” Accompanying the announcement, Netflix released a new behind-the-scenes video, which provides a look at some of what’s to come. The video features Theron doing some of her own stunts, including engaging in a knife fight and hanging off the side of a helicopter. Check it out below:
The Old Guardis an adaptation of the graphic novel series of the same name by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández.
What The Old Guard 2’s Release Date Means For The Franchise
Will The Delay Hurt The Film?
Principal photography forThe Old Guard 2was reportedly completed back in 2022.A leadership change at Netflix shortly into post-production on the sequel was ultimately a major factor in delaying the project, but the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023 also hampered the ability to complete reshoots. The release date confirmation meansThe Old Guard 2delaysare now in the rear-view mirror, however, and there’s no danger of the movie being shelved.
Charlize Theron’s Upcoming Action Sequel Can Be Her True Furiosa Replacement
The upcoming sequel to The Old Guard could replace Furiosa as a potential franchise for Charlize Theron, cementing her clout as an action star.
Whether audiences are still interested in the sequel, however, remains to be seen. Even withThe Old Guard’s endingsetting up a follow-up adventure,five years is a considerable amount of time to wait for a new movie. The first movie, however, earned an 80% critics' score onRotten Tomatoesand a 71% audience score, meaning it was generally well-received in addition to being a viewership success. This all bodes well for the sequel to be a similar caliber of win for Netflix.
Our Take On The Old Guard 2’s Release Date
The Netflix Sequel Could Be Worth The Wait
After projects likeMad Max: Fury Road(2015),Atomic Blonde(2017), andThe Old Guard, Theron is undeniably one of this generation’s premiere action stars. WithThe Old Guard 2’s cast set to include Uma Thurman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Henry Golding, Marwan Kenzari, and Matthias Schoenaerts, she’ll be in good company for the sequel. If the upcoming movie can deliver when it comes to action while expanding the mythology of the first film, the franchise could potentially further expand.
Franchise producer Marc Evans toldVarietyin May 2023, thatthe ending to the upcoming sequel “demands” thatThe Old Guard 3happens. It’s possible that the lengthy experience of bringing the latest installment to life will affect how willing the cast and creatives are to making a third installment. IfThe Old Guard 2is a hit, however, it’s certainly looking possible that Theron’s Andy will return for another adventure.
