Netflix Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews

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Netflix Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews originally appeared on Parade.

The long wait is over for fans as “The Old Guard 2” has been officially released on Netflix.

Lead star Charlize Theron reprised her role as Andy (a.k.a. Andromache of Scythia) along with KiKi Layne as Nile Freeman and Chiwetel Ejiofor as James Copley.

The sequel also introduced a fresh-faced character through Uma Thurman. She took on the role of the antagonist, the mysteriously deadly figure Discord, who is among "the first of the immortals.”

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Released on Wednesday exclusively on Netflix, the sequel brought viewers back into the world of Andy and her group of immortal warriors, who returned with a sharper sense of purpose.

While the 2020 film centered on their immortality, they now serve as protectors, defending the innocent, fighting for justice and facing new enemies.

However, the sequel also introduced a drastic shift in Andy’s circumstances as her immortality had come to an end.

Thanks to Booker, Andy's former right-hand man played by Matthias Schoenaerts, he chose to sacrifice himself and transfer his immortality to Andy, which also set the stage for the film’s cliffhanger.

Following its official release, the sequel didn't sit well with viewers after it received largely unfavorable reviews.

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On social media, fans expressed their disappointment with the plot development, its pacing and lack of emotional depth.

“The Old Guard 2’s real superpower is testing my patience,” one wrote on X.

“@netflix really made us wait 5 years for The Old Guard 2 just to hit us with a cliffhanger. At this point, they’re holding our patience hostage,” another disappointed audience member said.

“The Old Guard 2 was wack,” a commenter added.

Meanwhile, a viewer compared and rated both movies, giving the recent sequel a lower score due to its underwhelming ending.

“Old Guard 1 = 7/10. Old Guard 2 = 3/10. It was annoying. They wasted 5 years and couldn't do better than part 1. Booker was in exile in part 1 for 100 years and coming back after 5 years to tell us they met after 6 months, not 5 years or so. I'm not even talking about the half-baked end,” a user said.

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The same goes for another fan who posted, “Last night: The Old Guard 2 (average.) Had high hopes for the sequel as I loved the first movie. This just felt like a huge set up for the third movie. Now it’s another wait.”

“No way I waited for The Old Guard 2 for 5 years just for it to end like that with no confirmation for a 3rd movie,” another disappointed viewer said.

Although the sequel ended with a cliffhanger, it remains unclear whether “The Old Guard 3” will be made, as it's still too early for any official confirmation.

Related: Henry Golding Makes a Bold Statement About Working With Oscar-Winner Charlize Theron

Netflix Sequel Receives Unfavorable Early Reviews first appeared on Parade on Jul 3, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Pablo

The Netflix sequel has received an underwhelming initial reception with critics panning its lackluster storyline and dissatisfying character development.

2025-07-04 01:35:05 reply
Elina

The much-anticipated sequel on Netflix has been met with a mix of disappointment and unfavorable reviews from viewers, failing to live up the hype generated by its predecessor.

2025-07-04 01:35:21 reply
Kace

The latest Netflix sequel, while boasting an impressive cast and promised action-packed plot features familiar to fans of the original series' style is receiving unfavorable early buzz with critics panning its lackluster storytelling.

2025-07-12 09:56:31 reply
Clyde

The anticipated sequel on Netflix has faced an unfavorable initial reception, with critics suggesting it fails to live up its precursor's expectations and offers less thrilling storytelling.

2025-07-12 09:56:45 reply
Artemis

Early reviews of the Netflix sequel are disappointing, with critics noting a lackluster script and underwhelming performances that fail to captivate viewers in comparison to its predecessor.

2025-07-12 09:57:00 reply
Heath

The eagerly anticipated Netflix sequel has received a disappointing string of unfavorable reviews from early critics, casting doubts on its ability to live up to fans' high expectations.

2025-07-16 17:34:27 reply
Eithan

The anticipated sequel on Netflix has received an unfavorable reception from early critics, disappointing fans of the original with its questionable storyline and underwhelming performances.

2025-07-16 17:34:42 reply
Fabian

The much-anticipated sequel to the original hit streaming on Netflix has received a disappointing flurry of unfavorable early reviews, criticizing its inconsistent plot and lackluster character development.

2025-07-16 17:34:57 reply
Fiona

The much-anticipated sequel from Netflix landed with a thud, receiving mostly unfavorable reviews for its disjointed plot and underwhelming execution.

2025-07-19 12:28:21 reply

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