Despite negative criticisms, the latest Netflix film featuring Charlize Theron has proven to be a hit on streaming platforms. Known for her role in numerous critically acclaimed films such as “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which garnered six Academy Awards, Theron continues to captivate audiences with her exceptional acting skills.
Charlize Theron has been nominated for three Oscars, with her win in the Best Actress category for “Monster” in 2004. She also received recognition for her roles in “North Country” and “Bombshell”. Notably, 11 of Charlize Theron’s films on Rotten Tomatoes have been certified as fresh, including titles like “Fury Road”, “A Private War”, “Prometheus”, “The Road”, “Long Shot”, “Tully”, and “That Thing You Do”.
Despite Theron’s impressive career, she has also been involved in a fair share of films that have received negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. A total of 32 of her movies have garnered “splats” on the platform, with ratings ranging from the Sean Penn-directed 2016 drama The Last Face (8%) to the action sequel F9: The Fast Saga (58%). This list encompasses films like Hancock (42%), Dark Places (23%), and her most recent project.
The Old Guard 2 Has Overtaken Netflix In The U.S.
The Charlize Theron Action Sequel Comes 5 Years After The Original
2025’s “The Old Guard 2” has rocketed its way onto a significant streaming platform ranking. This action follow-up, chronicling the escapades of an immortal mercenary squad, arrives nearly five years after the initial release on July 10, 2020. Starring Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Henry Golding, “The Old Guard 2” continues their thrilling journey.
The highly anticipated follow-up met with unfavorable reviews from critics. So far, Rotten Tomatoes has compiled 65 reviews for The Old Guard 2, resulting in a critically panned rating of 25%.
After premiering on the streaming service on July 2, “The Old Guard 2” swiftly rose to the number one spot on Netflix’s daily chart of most-watched movies in the U.S. by July 3. It held this position for the following two days, up until July 5.
Below, see the full Top 10 chart for the United States on July 5:
| Rank | Title |
|---|---|
| #1 | The Old Guard 2 (2025) |
| #2 | KPop Demon Hunters (2025) |
| #3 | Grown Ups 2 (2013) |
| #4 | Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel (2025) |
| #5 | The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) |
| #6 | Grown Ups (2010) |
| #7 | Trainwreck: Poop Cruise (2025) |
| #8 | The Old Guard (2020) |
| #9 | The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) |
| #10 | Red Eye (2005) |
Despite fierce competition from popular 2025 streaming releases like two new episodes of the “Trainwreck” documentary series and the innovative animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”, “The Old Guard 2” managed to claim the top spot.
What This Means For The Old Guard 2
The Movie Needs To Maintain Its Position
The success of Netflix with this new release could pave the way for a sequel hinted at in the ending of “The Old Guard 2”. Yet, to secure approval for another installment, the movie needs to maintain its popularity on their charts for an extended period. Unfortunately, it seems that the film isn’t generating much buzz among viewers right now.
Initially, viewers might be drawn to this new film featuring Charlize Theron due to their fondness for the franchise’s previous installments. However, with a 40% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it appears that average viewers are only slightly enjoying it compared to critics. This could suggest a possible decline in viewership in the future.
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