Another potential direction for the sequel is to explore the backstory of the Old Guard. Fans have been eager to learn more about the origins of the group and how they became immortal. The sequel could take a more introspective approach, delving into the history of the Old Guard and their experiences over the centuries.
Strong focus on Andy and the returning Quynh; however, some fans noted a decrease in the prominent queer representation and romantic chemistry seen in the first film . the.old.guard.2
Filming finally kicked off with a vengeance in mid-2024. Director Victoria Mahoney (known for Lovecraft Country and serving as the second unit director on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ) took over the reins from Gina Prince-Bythewood. Prince-Bythewood stepped into a producer role, but Mahoney brings a grittier, more visceral energy to the sequel. By late 2024, had officially wrapped post-production, leaving Netflix with a finished product ready for their 2025 slate. Another potential direction for the sequel is to
According to a report by Production Weekly, The Old Guard 2 is currently in production, with filming set to take place in Italy and other locations. While no official release date has been announced, it's likely that the film will debut on Netflix in 2024. Strong focus on Andy and the returning Quynh;
: The film explores how Nile (KiKi Layne) influences immortality and introduces Tuah (Henry Golding), who provides deeper history of the undying warriors .
Andy cannot heal anymore. This is the central tension. How does a six-thousand-year-old warrior fight when a single bullet could end her forever? Expect a much more tactical, paranoid Andy. Theron reportedly performs a stunt where Andy gets shot in the stomach and has to perform surgery on herself in real-time—a sequence that took three weeks to film.
They’ve survived centuries. But now, someone is weaponizing their past. A long-buried betrayal resurfaces, forcing the Guard to fight not just for their lives—but for the right to stay hidden.