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The Old Guard 2: Finally Creeping Onto Netflix After a Seemingly Eternal Wait
The Old Guard 2 is finally happening—after what feels like a gap long enough to classify as an archaeological period. Nearly five years after the first film, the immortal crew is dusting themselves off for another round of ageless chaos, debuting July 2, 2025, on Netflix. Set your reminders—ideally somewhere you won’t forget, like next to your slowly aging hope.
The original cast returns, likely powered by a combination of ancient oaths and studio contracts. Charlize Theron is back as Andromache “Andy” of Scythia, a 6,732-year-old with a sword, a scowl, and an ever-diminishing tolerance for humanity’s nonsense. Her immortality is once again put to work saving the world—mostly because she hasn’t found a decent retirement plan. Andy’s been fighting evil for so long, she probably has loyalty points with several ancient empires.
Joe (Yusuf Al-Kaysani) and Nicky (Nicolo di Genova), played by Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli, continue their journey from battlefield enemies to immortal boyfriends with better chemistry than most rom-coms. Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts), the brooding Napoleonic dropout, is back, still wondering if living forever was a good idea. Nile (KiKi Layne), the newest member of the squad and former Marine, is adjusting to eternal life, complete with awkward family conversations and an immortality mentor who may or may not be dying. And yes, Henry Golding’s Tuah is also back, still effortlessly cooler than everyone else.
The Old Guard 2 also sees the return of Quynh—Andy’s long-lost friend and occasional submerged revenant—who spent a few centuries at the bottom of the ocean and understandably has some issues. She’s back, damp, deadly, and not exactly in the mood to forgive. Andy looked for her, of course, but to be fair, “the ocean” isn’t exactly a helpful address.
New to the mayhem is Uma Thurman, entering the fray as Discord, allegedly the first immortal. That title comes with mystery, gravitas, and possibly a skincare regimen that involves volcanic ash and vampire tears. We don’t know what her role entails yet, but let’s assume it’s not lighthearted comic relief.
So, yes, The Old Guard 2 is real, it’s happening, and it’s probably bringing a sword to a gunfight—again. Expect stylized violence, existential dread, and immortal melodrama served cold. July 2, 2025: Netflix. Be there, unless you, too, have an ancient grudge and a vendetta to pursue.
Because in the end, The Old Guard 2 reminds us all of one simple truth: living forever might be overrated, but watching it unfold can still be pretty entertaining.
