Charlize Theron returns to the screen as Andy in the first trailer for “The Old Guard 2,” unveiled by Netflix with the film’s global release set for July 2. The highly anticipated sequel finds Theron’s character leading her immortal team through perilous battles as they face a powerful enemy, all while dealing with the dramatic resurgence of a long-lost immortal. Filmed across international locations, the trailer captures a tense struggle for survival as Charlize Theron’s leadership is put to the test, and the balance between safeguarding humanity and fighting internal conflict is explored in depth.
Victoria Mahoney directs “The Old Guard 2” with a script written by Leandro Fernandez, Greg Rucka and Sarah L. Walker. Charlize Theron is joined by returning cast Kiandra “KiKi” Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Veronica Ngo, alongside newcomers Henry Golding, Uma Thurman, and Kamil Nozynski. The cast’s dynamic energy is evident in the trailer, hinting at intense action sequences and emotionally charged confrontations among the immortals.
The film’s official logline highlights Andy’s leadership and the growing threat facing her group, setting the stage for high-stakes action and personal sacrifice. Producers include Theron herself along with A.J. Dix, David Ellison, Marc Evans, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Beth Kono and Gina Prince-Bythewood, while executive producers Rucka, Marco Valerio Pugini and Denis L. Stewrart help steer the project. The sequel builds on the massive success of the original “Old Guard,” which drew an audience of 72 million households in its first four weeks after the 2020 release.
Production delays impacted the film’s timeline, with Charlize Theron acknowledging that a significant change within Netflix slowed down post-production. Now, with the new trailer generating intense excitement, the return of Theron’s character signals not only epic battles but fresh challenges for the immortal warriors. The success of “The Old Guard 2” may further solidify Charlize Theron’s legacy as an action trailblazer, potentially setting the stage for future stories within the franchise.
