Trailer for New Old Guard Film shows Charlize Theron engaged in a sword fight with Uma Thurman
The Old Guard 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 sci-fi action film, was released on Netflix on July 2, 2025. Despite mixed critical reviews, the movie quickly became a global hit, reaching the number one spot worldwide on the platform.
In The Old Guard 2, Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy, leading a team of immortal warriors against a powerful new enemy named Discord. The story is set about six months after the events of the first film, with Andy now mortal but continuing to lead Joe, Nicky, Nile, and CIA ally Copley. The unexpected return of Quynh, Andy's long-lost immortal partner who was trapped underwater for centuries, adds to the tension as she expresses her anger over being abandoned.
The team must confront these threats that put their group and humanity in danger, navigating complex personal and action-packed challenges. Andy, Nile, Joe, Nicky, and James Copley seek out Tuah (Henry Golding) to unlock the secrets of their immortality. Discord presents a formidable adversary whose plans threaten the Old Guard and the world.
Uma Thurman plays a villain in The Old Guard 2 who threatens to destroy everything the team holds dear. The trailer hints at a final showdown between Thurman and Theron. Thurman's villain comes equipped with a katana and has a mysterious bone to pick with Andy.
Throughout the production process, The Old Guard 2 faced delays due to shifts at Netflix and industry-wide strikes. Despite these challenges, Theron mentioned that she only wanted to do The Old Guard 2 if they could make it amazing. In a 2024 interview with Variety, Theron reassured fans who feared that the sequel had been put on ice, stating that it was still moving forward. Theron also expressed her excitement about The Old Guard 2, calling it "a really important film to us."
The Old Guard, the original film based on Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández's Image Comics series, follows a team of immortal mercenaries-turned-found family, led by Theron's character Andy. Fans of the first film will be thrilled to see the continuation of this engaging and action-packed story in The Old Guard 2.
- Gizmodo and io9, technology and entertainment-focused media outlets, have been at the heart of the trailer-frenzy for The Old Guard 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 sci-fi action film.
- With Uma Thurman playing a villain who threatens to destroy everything the team holds dear and Charlize Theron reprising her role as Andy, moving the plot forward into the realm of movies-and-tv, The Old Guard 2 promises to be as captivating as its predecessor.
- The anticipation for The Old Guard 2, continuing the story of the immortal warriors from the 2020 film, has been building among fans since the announcement of its production, with delays and industry-wide strikes not dampening their excitement.
