Is 'Old Guard 2' Killing the Franchise? Fans Are Split Down the Middle

So, The Old Guard 2 stormed onto Netflix, climbing up the charts right behind the original. Charlize Theron’s back as Andy, immortality’s still complicated, and the stakes are sky-high. Sounds epic, right? Well… not everyone’s buying it.

Some fans are feeling the sting of disappointment. One Redditor wrote:

"Glad I’m not the only one who was disappointed. The set-up screams sequel bait — like they could’ve wrapped it up in thirty minutes but didn’t. Then, boom, it’s over."

Ouch. Another admitted:

"I expected nothing and was still disappointed. There’s a reason this movie was stuck in development limbo so long. I love the first one, but this cliffhanger? I doubt we’ll get a third to finish it."

Yep, the dreaded cliffhanger — leaving many wondering if the saga will ever get a proper send-off. Fans aren’t thrilled that the entire sequel feels like one long build-up to a movie that might never arrive.

But hey, not everyone’s throwing shade. One viewer proudly said:

"I’m glad my tastes aren't as 'refined' as the rest — I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and hope negative reviews don’t kill the chance for a third."

And when it comes to the action, well… opinions vary. Some feel the fights don’t quite deliver the knockout punch they expected:

"From an action point of view, it’s odd. There’s an action-packed opener, then just one fistfight and a finale. The fights are heavily cut, with close-ups that make it hard to see what’s going on — especially when the characters don’t even seem to hurt each other."

Clearly, The Old Guard 2 is stirring up a real conversation — some love it, some feel it falls short, and most agree the next chapter can’t come soon enough.