The Old Guard 2 (2025) follows Andy (Charlize Theron), a former immortal warrior now mortal, leading her team of undying mercenaries—Nile, Joe, Nicky, and Copley—against a global threat. The return of Quỳnh (Veronica Ngô), Andy’s long-lost comrade, freed after centuries of underwater torment, and the emergence of Discord (Uma Thurman), an ancient immortal with a vendetta, force the team to confront betrayal, loyalty, and their purpose. Aided by historian Tuah (Henry Golding), they battle to protect humanity, ending on a divisive cliffhanger.

United States/Action, Fantasy, Superhero, Thriller.

Publishers: Netflix (Streaming, July 2, 2025)

Main Characters:

  1. Andy/Andromache of Scythia (Charlize Theron): Ex-immortal leader, grappling with mortality.

  2. Nile Freeman (KiKi Layne): Newest immortal, protective of Andy.

  3. Joe/Yusuf (Marwan Kenzari): Immortal, Nicky’s partner, loyal fighter.

  4. Nicky/Nicolo (Luca Marinelli): Immortal, Joe’s lover, skilled warrior.

  5. James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor): Ex-CIA ally, team strategist.

  6. Quỳnh (Veronica Ngô): Vengeful immortal, Andy’s former partner.

  7. Discord (Uma Thurman): Ancient immortal, chaotic antagonist.

  8. Tuah (Henry Golding): Immortal historian, aiding the team.

The Old Guard 2, released on Netflix July 2, 2025, has sparked heated online buzz, with fans divided over its ambitious but messy sequel to the 2020 hit. Directed by Victoria Mahoney, it swaps Gina Prince-Bythewood’s nuanced touch for flashier action, like helicopter stunts and hand-to-hand combat, but critics slam its thin plot and rushed 97-minute runtime. Charlize Theron shines as Andy, facing mortality, while Uma Thurman’s Discord and Veronica Ngô’s Quỳnh add intrigue but feel underused. With a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score, reviews call it a “convoluted, sequel-baiting mess” despite solid fight scenes. The cliffhanger ending frustrates many, with no confirmed third film, though fans on X praise the cast’s chemistry and hope for closure. Stream it now on Netflix.