The Old Guard was a hit movie for Netflix when it premiered back in 2020, and is one of the few original films on the streamer that has the staying power to keep people excited years later. Charlize Theron played Andromache of Scythia — Andy, for short — the head of an elite group of immortals known as the Old Guard who defend humanity from the shadows. The movie had a good story, a solid cast, and the blow-out action scenes to leave viewers breathless.
We'll soon be back with Theron and company, because Netflix has just unveiled the first trailer for The Old Guard 2. And if you thought the bad guys were dangerous in the first film, they're nothing compared to what's ahead: none other than Kill Bill star Uma Thurman, who plays the original immortal Discord. She's fed up with the Old Guard's antics and their abandonment of other immortals in service of humanity, and she's on a mission to teach them a bloody lesson:
I really enjoyed the first Old Guard movie, and will absolutely be watching this sequel. Who doesn't want to watch Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman duke it out with samurai swords and battle axes? These are two heavyweight leading actresses who have each helmed big, explosive action movies on their own; pitting them against each other in The Old Guard 2 is a genius choice.
Here's the official description for the movie:
"Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she’s worked towards for thousands of years. Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli) and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence. Directed by Victoria Mahoney, and also starring Uma Thurman, The Old Guard 2 is an emotional, adrenaline-pumping sequel, based on the world created by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez."
“There’s something for everyone in this movie: Fans who loved the first film, fans who love the original graphic novels — and brand-new fans who are looking for insane action, grounded and relatable characters, gorgeous locations, and a global cast of superstars,” Theron told Netflix's Tudum, hyping up the new characters coming in the sequel. "Quyhn is back and her story continues, and we’re all excited to have Uma Thurman and Henry Golding join us as two key new players in the Old Guard universe. Andy and her warriors are back with a renewed sense of purpose. The stakes are even higher now that Andy is mortal and can die — but that certainly won’t keep her out of the action."
This trailer also comes with a release date: The Old Guard 2 is coming out in July 2, 2025. That's just around the corner! Best start sharpening your axe.
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