First images of The Old Guard 2 released
Uma Thurman joins the cast
The action film "The Old Guard" starring Charlize Theron was a huge success for the streaming service Netflix. Reason enough for the sequel "The Old Guard 2", for which the first images have now finally been released.
Charlize Theron returns as Andromache of Scythia – aka Andy – the leader of a group of immortal mercenaries who must once again save humanity from a sinister threat. Alongside Theron, Kiki Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli are also back.
However, there is one big difference compared to its predecessor: Andy is mortal. Theron revealed to IGN magazine that her character is in a far worse position than before.
"The stakes have never been higher. Andy is mortal now, so there's a very real possibility that she could die during any mission this time around. The last film saw some intense changes in the dynamic of the group: Andy lost her immortality, Nile became immortal, and Booker was exiled. We see that Andy's leadership style has changed. Because she's mortal now, she's dedicating however much time she has left to doing the most good she can."
In addition to the already familiar cast, "Kill Bill" star Uma Thurman also takes on a previously unknown role. Henry Golding is also on board as brand new team member Tuah. The film is directed by Victoria Mahoney, while the screenplay was written by Greg Rucka and Sara L. Walker. "The Old Guard 2" will be released on Netflix on July 2, 2025.
Fierce, dark, immortal: 7 movie tips for fans of action-packed antiheroes
Do you love films with mysterious warriors, supernatural powers, intense action and a pinch of melancholy in the style of "The Old Guard"? Stories about ancient secrets, modern battles and heroines who aren't afraid of blood, loss or difficult decisions? Then you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for in these seven movie tips. They all combine strong characters, hard-hitting action and a profound story – perfect for fans of dark, complex action films with a supernatural twist.
Bloodshot (2020)
A slain soldier is turned into an unstoppable fighter through nanotechnology. But when his memories are manipulated, he begins to fight against his own creators. "Bloodshot" with Vin Diesel combines sci-fi with military action and asks the question: Who are you really when everything has been taken from you – even your past?
Hannah (2011)
Raised in a remote forest, Hanna is trained by her father to be the perfect assassin. When she is catapulted into the real world, she not only has to stand up to dangerous enemies, but also find out who she really is. A stylish thriller with a lot of heart and great action.
Underworld (2004)
Vampires versus werewolves – a feud that spans centuries. At the center is Selene, a vampire warrior who gradually learns that not everything is as it seems. Dark, elegant and full of action – with a heroine who doesn't put up with anything. "Underworld" spawned three further sequels and a prequel.
Atomic Blonde (2017)
Berlin, shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. A tough female spy is sent out to secure a list of double agents. Charlize Theron shines here as a stylish, brutal and at the same time vulnerable heroine. The fight sequences in particular are on a level of their own – raw, realistic and intense.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
In a dystopian future, a cyborg girl with superhuman abilities is reactivated – with no memory of her former life. But it soon becomes clear: Alita was once a mighty warrior. An epic journey begins in which she finds out what it means to be human – and what it means to fight. "Alita: Battle Angel" was well received by fans of the anime original and is also set to receive a sequel.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
An apocalyptic masterpiece: in a world marked by chaos and sandstorms, Imperator Furiosa and the loner Max fight for the freedom of enslaved women –against a brutal tyrant and his army. A visual force with feminist power, in which words are hardly used to show attitude. A total of six Oscars went to the action hit directed by George Miller. It was followed in 2024 by the prequel "Furiosa", which focused on the prehistory of the character of the same name.
Priest (2011)
In a futuristic, theocratically ruled world, specially trained warrior priests fight against a centuries-old threat: vampires. When his niece is kidnapped, a former priest (Paul Bettany) defies the law and embarks on a bloody campaign of revenge. The film scores with strong imagery, a dark atmosphere and the eternal struggle between faith, duty and rebellion. However, it was not a great success at the box office.
Conclusion
These film tips are exemplary for a subgenre that moves somewhere between superhero cinema, dark drama and mythological exaggeration. There are no shining heroes here, but rather complex characters with pasts, pain – and often supernatural power. Anyone who has had enough of generic action and prefers to delve deeper will find exactly what they are looking for in these titles. Anyone who was a fan of "The Old Guard" should get their money's worth here.
