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Geek Tyrant
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Trailer For Charlize Theron's Netflix Action Thriller THE OLD GUARD 2 — GeekTyrant
Netflix has just dropped the first trailer for Charlize Theron's upcoming action thriller The Old Guard 2 , which sees the band of immortal warriors return to the the world. In the film, 'Andy (Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she's worked towards for thousands of years. 'Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli) and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence. The movie is directed by Victoria Mahoney, and also stars Uma Thurman, The Old Guard 2 is described a s 'an emotional, adrenaline-pumping sequel, based on the world created by Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez.' If you liked the first movie, it looks like the sequel is one the same level of quality, and it's sure to deliver some good entertainment. Theron previously talked about how the sequel improves on the original movie, saying: 'You know, it's so pretentious when an actor is like, 'It's so much bigger! It's so much better!' And I think you know that I'm not that person. 'It is pretty impressive what we did, because it felt very specific, the first time around, and we wanted to kind of like take it out of that. What we let the audience think was that set world, and we really kind of turned that on its head. So I'm excited about that. We have a bigger cast, and it feels more global. It's a big movie.' The Old Guard 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on July 2nd.
Geek Culture
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
‘Old Guard 2′ Trailer Pits Charlize Theron Against Uma Thurman's First Immortal
Riddle us this — what happens when two immortal beings are pitted against each other? As Charlize Theron and her team of undying mercenaries gear up for a long-awaited return in The Old Guard 2 , Netflix has dropped a quick look at the action to come, culminating in a fierce confrontation with a mysterious foe: Discord, 'the first of the immortals', played by Kill Bill 's Uma Thurman. 'She is the first of the immortals,' warns Henry Golding's character in the trailer. 'She knows your histories, your relationships. I am scared of what she is capable of.' Theron then asks, 'Do you think she knows that I've lost my immortality?' Directed by Victoria Mahoney ( Yellow to the Sky ), who took over the reins from Gina Prince-Bythewood, the sequel follows Andromache of Scythia, aka Andy, as she comes to terms with her newfound mortality while grappling with 'a mysterious threat that could jeopardise everything she's worked towards for thousands of years.' Both Thurman and Golding are new additions to the cast, joining returnees Theron, who also serves as producer, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Chiwetel Ejiofor back in their original roles. Like its predecessor, the sequel movie is based on the graphic novel series of the same name written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Leandro Fernandez. The Old Guard 2 was originally planned for release earlier than 2025, but it will now hit Netflix on 2 July. It teases higher stakes at play, with Theron saying previously: 'There's something for everyone in this movie: Fans who loved the first film, fans who love the original graphic novels — and brand-new fans who are looking for insane action, grounded and relatable characters, gorgeous locations, and a global cast of superstars.' Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really. Charlize Theron Netflix The Old Guard The Old Guard 2 uma thurman
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Charlize Theron returns in action-packed The Old Guard 2; check trailer
The sequel to 'The Old Guard' is finally here, and this time, and will face off in an action-packed battle of immortals. The trailer for The Old Guard 2 was shared on Netflix. According to People, the sequel will continue the story from the hit 2020 action movie based on the graphic novels by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This time, the action is bigger, and the stakes are higher. Charlize Theron will return as Andy, the leader of a group of immortal warriors. She is joined once again by KiKi Layne, , Luca Marinelli, , Van Veronica Ngo, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Actor Henry Golding also joins the cast. According to the synopsis for the new movie, People reports that it teases, "Andy and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world." As per People, Theron, in a statement, said, "There's something for everyone in this movie: Fans who loved the first film, fans who love the original graphic novels -- and brand-new fans who are looking for insane action, grounded and relatable characters, gorgeous locations, and a global cast of superstars." The film is directed by and written by Greg Rucka. With intense fight scenes, international missions, and emotional moments, The Old Guard 2 promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in the story of these immortal warriors.
Digital Trends
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
The Old Guard 2 finally has a trailer, and it previews Charlize Theron vs. Uma Thurman
How about this heavyweight matchup between two action icons in The Old Guard 2? In one corner sits Charlize Theron, a powerful force who conquered the Wasteland in Mad Max: Fury Road and survived as a secret agent in Atomic Blonde. Facing off against Theron is Uma Thurman, a pioneer in the genre who became an icon for playing The Bride in Kill Bill. This summer, Theron and Thurman square off in The Old Guard 2, the fantasy sci-fi adventure on Netflix. In the trailer, Andy (Theron) adjusts to life without her immortality. Quynh (Veronica Ngô) has escaped her underwater prison, and Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) remains in exile after his betrayal. Andy and her team — including Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli), and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) — enlist the guidance of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may have the answers to immortality. The super team needs all the help to defeat Discord (Thurman), the very first immortal and Andy's former foe. 'I will destroy everything you stand for with a power you can't even imagine,' Discord says before squaring off against Andy. Victoria Mahoney directs The Old Guard 2 from a screenplay by Greg Rucka, based on the graphic novels by Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez. The movie is an action sequel to The Old Guard directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Released on Netflix in July 2020, The Old Guard received positive reviews for its action, direction, and lead performances. Netflix hopes the sequel will be a hit, as the streamer searches to create more franchises. The five-year gap between movies could be an issue in drumming up interest for a sequel. Quality always wins out, and if The Old Guard 2 is well-received, it will attract a strong audience. The Old Guard 2 has a prime summer release date of July 2 on Netflix. Until then, fans can stream The Old Guard.
Gizmodo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
New Old Guard 2 Trailer Sees Charlize Theron Cross Swords With Uma Thurman
It'll be a fight for the ages in the long-awaited sequel to Netflix's hit action-fantasy film. Ahead of Netflix's Tudum event, the streamer and Skydance released the official trailer for The Old Guard 2, starring Charlize Theron. For those who may have forgotten, The Old Guard was a pretty kick-ass sci-fi action film released on the streamer in 2020. Based on Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández's Image Comics series, the movie follows a team of immortal mercenaries-turned-found family, led by Theron's Andy, battling unseen threats to protect humanity. Along the way they bring a girl named Nile (KiKi Layne) into the fold, have their secret exposed, and suffer betrayal from within their tight-knit group. Now, after five years of patient anticipation, the newly released trailer sees Andy confronting her former bestie Quynh (Veronica Ngô), whom she left in an iron maiden at the bottom of the ocean. Andy also has her work cut out with a deadly confrontation with the first immortal being, played by Uma Thurman, who threatens to destroy everything they hold dear with a power 'they can't even imagine.' Not only does Thurman's villain come equipped with a katana, but she also has a mysterious bone to pick with Andy, rivaling the fury of the Bride's warpath in Kill Bill. Naturally, the trailer hints at a final showdown between Thurman and Theron, teasing a powerhouse match-up action fans didn't know they wanted to see. Aside from the enticing tease of seeing Theron and Thurman fight, the trailer also sprinkles a nugget of information that would make their battle even more one-sided in Thurman's favor. Despite apparently knowing the Old Guard's history and relationships, she doesn't seem to understand that Theron's Andy is no longer immortal—though who could blame her, with all of the death-defying stunts we see in the trailer? As revealed in the movie's official description, with Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) in exile, Andy, Nile, Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli), and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) seek out Tuah (Henry Golding), an old ally who may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of their immortality. Whether this discovery will help Andy regain her lost immortality or strip it from Thurman's character to level the playing field for their final confrontation remains to be seen. Filming for The Old Guard 2 wrapped up in 2022, but post-production faced delays due to shifts at Netflix and industry-wide strikes. Because of the film's radio silence, fans feared the project had been put on ice. However, in a 2024 interview with Variety, Theron set the record straight, reassuring folks the sequel was still moving forward—and that she was 'really excited about it.' 'It's really good,' Theron told Variety. 'It's a really important film to us. I only wanted to do it if we could make it amazing. I really love this movie.' The Old Guard 2 releases July 2.
