Dont write off Netflixs The Old Guard 2 just yet its top 10 status is deserved for one beautiful reason

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Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:48:54 +0000

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The Old Guard 2 has only been on Netflix for less than a week and its already being slated. But theres a good reason for giving the new top 10 entry a watch.

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The best Netflix movies often get a sequel, but thats not gone down too well for 2020s The Old Guard . Its sequel is part of everything coming to Netflix in July 2025 , but after arriving on the platform last week, critics and fans alike have given the superhero action film a big thumbs down.

If youre not familiar with the plot, Charlize Theron plays Andy, who leads a group of immortal mercenaries that are able to heal themselves. In the sequel movie, they face off against a new enemy in the name of protecting humanity, all the while dealing with a long-lost immortals return.

Unfortunately, many have highlighted problems with the film, including an undeveloped script and a cheap overall look, which have been cited as reasons not to bother with The Old Guard 2 . Still, the sequel has managed to make it into Netflixs top 10 most-watched movies, and I think theres an overlooked reason for why it should stay there. Why I recommend watching The Old Guard 2

Spoilers follow for The Old Guard 2.

Two words: Charlize Theron. More specifically, four words: Charlize Therons leading romance. Cut through the noise of reviews and enraged social media posts, and youll find a deserved appreciation for the will-they-wont-they
love at the movies centre. Andy has an unspoken connection with Qunh
(Veronica Ng), an immortal who used to be connected to The Old Guard. We met the pair during the first film, but the sequel brings fans ever-closer to a potential Andy-Qunh kiss.

It doesnt happen, but thats almost not the point. The Old Guard 2 might not
be hitting all the beats of a well-crafted film, but its playing this particular storyline to its advantage. By taking the time to develop whats between them in the background, there will be a more satisfying payoff in the long run and that means the increased possibility of The Old Guard 3 .

Even if that doesnt happen Andy and Qunh clearly only have eyes for each other even after 500 years alive. Netflix should be praised for exploring a different kind of vulnerability and representation .Its not an outright
LGBTQ+ film , but the new Netflix movie is giving us range in its love, and
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