After the success of 2020's The Old Guard, Netflix was quick to order a sequel, but details about the forthcoming The Old Guard 2 have been scant until only recently. The action thriller centers on a team of seemingly immortal warriors who change the course of world history by protecting humanity. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Old Guard is based on the eponymous graphic novel by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández.

Charlize Theron stars as Andromache of Scythia ("Andy"), the leader and oldest member of the titular group. The film adaption follows her attempts to save and protect U.S. Marine Nile Freeman (KiKi Layne), who is killed in action but then comes back to life. Dropped on Netflix during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, the film found instant success and with the extensive mythology of The Old Guard, a sequel was a distinct possibility. Though Netflix quickly green-lit The Old Guard 2 the project moved slowly for years before finally ramping up.

The Old Guard 2 Latest News

The First Images From The Old Guard 2 Are Revealed

In lieu of a trailer which is likely coming soon, the latest news arrives in the form of the first images from The Old Guard 2. The long-awaited Netflix action sequel was teased with a quartet of pictures, most of which focus on Charlize Theron's return as Andy. The four pictures show Andy holding an ax, standing with her team on a dirt road, and running through a futuristic-looking building with guns drawn. The final image is of Andy and Chiwetel Ejiofor's James walking and talking on a city street.

The Old Guard 2 Release Date

The Sequel Arrives This Summer

In July 2024, Charlize Theron revealed that The Old Guard 2 was in post-production, but it would take the better part of a year before any additional news surfaced. Finally, Netflix announced in January 2025 that the action-packed sequel was due to arrive on July 2, 2025.

The Old Guard debuted on July 10, 2020.

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The Entire Crew Is Returning For The Sequel

Around the same time that the sequel was announced, it was also confirmed that the main cast of the first film would return in its entirety. Led by Charlize Theron as Andy, the sequel has been able to maintain continuity while also adding some big names to the cast as well. Along with the returning stars, Academy Award nominee Uma Thurman has been tapped to play an undisclosed role. Similarly, Henry Golding of Crazy Rich Asians fame will star in a part that hasn't been announced yet.

The entire known cast includes:

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What Will Happen In The Long-Awaited Sequel?

The Old Guard ends with Merrick being defeated, and Andy becoming mortal. After being set-up by Booker, Andromache of Scythia is less than pleased and banishes her friend from the team for a full century. Enter Copley, who is recruited to help The Old Guard operate quietly. Over the years, of the team have been seen in photos, so they'll need to find new ways to stay under-the-radar. Six months after Booker and his colleagues part ways, Quynh — the first immortal that Andy found — re-emerges in a Paris apartment after being trapped underwater, in a coffin, for 500 years.

Based on the final moments of The Old Guard, it seems like Quynh could be the sequel's primary villain

Ngo will be key to The Old Guard 2's storyline, and it is expected that Andy and Quynh will have a complicated relationship upon reuniting. Based on the final moments of The Old Guard, it seems like Quynh could be the sequel's primary villain, if only because of her menacing demeanor. It was also revealed that the ending of The Old Guard 2 will set up a trilogy, meaning whatever happens in the sequel won't be the end of the story.