The Old Guard 2 Release Date and R Rating Confirmed

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This year, we’ll finally get to see “The Old Guard 2,” the long-anticipated action sequel from Netflix. After a five-year wait, Charlize Theron and her team of immortal fighters are back on screen, undoubtedly bringing excitement to fans everywhere as the latest news about the sequel circulates.

Since wrapping up production in 2022, action enthusiasts have been anxiously anticipating the premiere of The Old Guard 2. Luckily, although it was absent from Netflix’s official release timeline, it has since been verified that the sequel will debut on the streaming platform later this year on July 2. Moreover, The Old Guard 2 has now received an R rating from the MPA for “intense scenes of violence and some strong language.” This means that not only will The Old Guard 2 be a worthwhile wait, but the delays and reshoots are now permanently behind us.

In 2020, the Netflix release of “The Old Guard,” a series based on the graphic novel by writer Greg Rucka, was a hit. This action-packed story follows a team of mercenaries who also happen to be immortal, having healed themselves for centuries. The plot revolves around them when they uncover someone has learned their secret, causing them to battle to preserve their liberty. The initial release received widespread acclaim (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and was viewed by 72 million households in its first month, making it one of Netflix’s most successful premieres.

‘The Old Guard 2’ Will Pick Up Following the First Movie’s Cliffhanger Ending

Under the direction of Victoria Mahoney, with a script penned by Greg Rucka again, the sequel to The Old Guard, titled The Old Guard 2, features Charlize Theron reprising her role as Andy/Andromache of Scythia. Joining her is KiKi Layne as Nile Freeman, Marwan Kenzari as Joe/Yusuf Al-Kaysani, Luca Marinelli as Nicky/Nicolò di Genoa, Matthias Schoenaerts as Booker/Sebastian Le Livre, Vân Veronica Ngô as Quỳnh, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as James Copley. The upcoming film The Old Guard 2 will also introduce Uma Thurman from the Kill Bill series and Henry Golding from Snake Eyes, who will take on unspecified roles within the franchise.

Netflix has further disclosed that the upcoming action sequel continues where the previous installment left off, with a character from Andy’s (Charlize Theron) past resurfacing and demanding vengeance after the cliffhanger ending. According to the streaming service’s synopsis, “Andy and her band of immortal fighters reunite to safeguard humanity from a powerful new adversary who poses an existential threat.” Intriguingly, “After Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) turns against the group, he is banished for a century – during which time he encounters Quynh (Veronica Ngô), a mysterious figure who appears in his residence. What are her intentions?

In the process of discussing her upcoming action thriller sequel, director Victoria Mahoney hinted at the “unusual” or “surprising,” stating, “Whenever we stepped out to scout locations, my goal was not to visit any sites that are typically seen in movies I enjoy as a viewer. I consistently pursued the unexpected.

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2025-04-17 12:32