🛡️ The Old Guard 2 (2025)
The Old Guard 2 is the sequel to Netflix’s 2020 action‑fantasy hit, directed by Victoria Mahoney and released on July 2, 2025. Charlize Theron returns as Andy, now confronting her newfound mortality and battling a vengeful Quỳnh, while taking on a mysterious new threat. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
sovrn🎞️ Key Details:
- Release Date: July 2, 2025 (Netflix) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Genre: Action / Superhero / Fantasy
- Director: Victoria Mahoney (following Gina Prince‑Bythewood) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Runtime: Approximately 107 minutes :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Language: English
👥 Main Cast:
- Charlize Theron (Andy)
- Veronica Ngô (Quỳnh) – returns after centuries underwater :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Uma Thurman (Discord – new immortal foe) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Henry Golding
📝 Synopsis:
Six months after the original, Andy has lost her immortality. The group reunites to face both a vengeful Quỳnh and Discord, the First Immortal. They enlist the mysterious Tuah (Henry Golding) and unravel a conspiracy with far-reaching consequences. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
“The sequel finally brings her [Quỳnh] back, delving into her psychological, emotional, and spiritual trauma.” :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
🎬 Reception:
- Debuted at **#1 on Netflix** in 87 countries :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Critics panned the sequel’s convoluted lore and cliffhanger ending; some praised the emotional depth :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Tomatometer at **~23 %**, Metacritic mixed/average :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Backlash for reducing screen time of Joe & Nicky’s gay relationship :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}