The Old Guard 3 – Will It Happen?

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Following a prolonged period of anticipation, aggravated by leadership changes at Netflix, enthusiasts of 2020’s “The Old Guard” finally received the long-awaited sequel in 2025. Titled “The Old Guard 2”, this sequel has been a major success for Netflix so far, immediately climbing to the top of their most-watched list upon its release. This demonstrates that viewers remain captivated by the story of Andy (played by Charlize Theron) and her immortal team. However, it remains to be seen if they will join them for another adventure in a potential third installment.

Discussing the potential for a third installment of “The Old Guard,” it’s clear that its success over time will play a significant role, yet fans are eager to learn more about the franchise’s future. Potential challenges that may prevent a sequel from happening include various production factors and audience reception. If another film is greenlit, it’s likely that key cast members such as Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, and Marwan Kenzari will reprise their roles. As for the creative team, updates on the “Old Guard” universe have been shared, offering hope for more stories to unfold. Here’s what we currently know about the situation.

Why hasn’t The Old Guard 3 happened yet?

on Rotten Tomatoes, the film boasts an audience score of 70% and a critical rating of 80%. The original movie also has a “generally favorable” score on Metacritic, with a rating of 70. However, the positive reception wasn’t as universal for the sequel.

Many people, including both viewers and critics, expressed disappointment with the outcome of “The Old Guard 2.” On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 37% audience score, and professional reviews are even more critical: It has a low 24% on the Tomatometer. Metacritic classifies it as “mixed or average” with a rating of 44, but user ratings paint a bleak picture at 3.9, placing it in the “generally unfavorable” category. Additionally, its IMDb score dropped significantly from the original film’s 6.7 to a 5.1 for the sequel.

Despite criticisms and delays, many people have streamed “The Old Guard 2” on Netflix since its release on July 2, 2025. At present (July 9), it’s the most-watched film on Netflix, topping both global and American charts. This success could signal a third movie. The decision to continue the franchise may be postponed until after any potential backlash subsides. In the meantime, fans can only hope that the strong viewership numbers overshadow the unfavorable reviews.

Everything the cast and crew have said about The Old Guard 3

During an interview about “The Old Guard 2,” actress Charlize Theron hinted at the potential for another movie in the series, but admitted that they have no concrete ideas yet. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, she explained, “I’m being truthful when I say we don’t have a clue what a third film would look like.” She added to Variety that everyone needs some time to relax before making decisions about the future of the franchise, stating, “We’ll take a break, catch our breath, and then we’ll regroup.

Henry Golding (Tuah) and Marwan Kenzari (Joe) have voiced their eagerness to reprise their characters in a potential third installment, as they shared during an interview with Decider. Kenzari mentioned, “I think we all hope for a sequel as soon as possible. We don’t need many reasons to spend time together, on set and off.” If his wish comes true, he’ll be collaborating under a new director since Victoria Mahoney, who directed “The Old Guard 2,” has confirmed she won’t return due to her commitment to other projects. As Mahoney told The Direct, “The duration of this film took me away from other projects I have, so I am legally bound to some other jobs for the next six to seven years.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! The mastermind behind the comic books that inspired our favorite movies, Greg Rucka, is eager for another film adaptation. In an exclusive chat with Looper, this comic book legend hinted at a complete three-part story waiting to be told. If fate smiles upon us and the movie proves successful, he hopes Netflix will give us more adventures! There’s so much more to discover, and we can’t wait to get answers to our burning questions.

What could happen in The Old Guard 3?

Contains spoilers for “The Old Guard 2”

In the thrilling conclusion of “The Old Guard 2”, I found myself hanging on the edge of my seat as Andy’s squad was snatched up by Discord (Uma Thurman). Discord, who has lost her immortality, believes Nile (KiKi Layne) is the key to regaining it. In a heart-stopping moment, Discord plunges a knife into my heart, buying herself time to escape with Nile, Tuah, Joe, and Nicky (Luca Marinelli) as her prisoners. Quỳnh (Veronica Ngô), the only one spared from Discord’s grasp, stands by my side as I heal. With renewed determination, we pledge to track down Discord and rescue our team members.

In the potential third installment of the series, Quỳnh and Andy will continue their journey, this time aiming to save their comrades. They’ll also have to confront the repercussions of Booker’s (Matthias Schoenaerts) selfless act, who gave his life for Andy. For a deeper understanding of what may transpire in “The Old Guard 3” if it’s produced, you can check out the graphic novels. They were divided into three parts, with the third one, titled “The Old Guard: Tales Through Time,” spanning six issues. The first two films closely followed “The Old Guard: Opening Fire” and “The Old Guard: Force Multiplied,” so it’s likely that a sequel would largely adhere to the events depicted in “The Old Guard: Tales Through Time.

Who will the stars of The Old Guard 3 be?

For now, no official cast members have been announced for “The Old Guard 3” as it hasn’t been given the go-ahead yet. However, if the project does move forward, we can expect to see Uma Thurman reprising her role as Discord, KiKi Layne as Nile, Charlize Theron as Andy, Veronica Ngô as Quỳnh, Marwan Kenzari as Joe, Henry Golding as Tuah, and Luca Marinelli as Nicky. These characters all have unresolved storylines at the end of “The Old Guard 2”, so it’s likely that Theron and Thurman will definitely return for the plot to make sense.

As a devoted fan, it’s not hard to see that there might be some fresh faces joining our beloved group. Given the anthology-style approach of “The Old Guard: Tales Through Time,” the third installment in the graphic novel series, it’s quite probable that we’ll encounter new characters, some of them significant. If the upcoming film decides to amalgamate these individual tales, a wave of new talent would undeniably be required to enrich our cast.

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2025-07-09 16:00