The final scene of The Old Guard 2 teases an exciting new adventure but stops abruptly after fans have waited five years for a follow-up to the 2020 Netflix action film about immortal mercenaries. The sequel picks up where the first film left off, with newbie immortal Nile fully accepted by the group on a high-octane mission in Split, Croatia.
The story follows Andy (Charlize Theron), aka Andromache of Scythia, and her team as they face threats from within and outside their ranks. The main antagonist, Discord (Uma Thurman), is an older immortal with no compassion or loyalty, who seeks to amass wealth and power at the expense of others.
Discord’s plan involves reintroducing Quynh (Van Veronica Ngo), an immortal persecuted for being a witch, back into society, which would spell chaos for the Old Guard. The team must navigate this new threat while also dealing with their personal demons, including Andy’s quest to redeem herself after losing her immortality.
The film builds towards a massive showdown between Andy and Discord, but ultimately leaves the audience with more questions than answers. The ending feels like it stops mid-sentence, leaving fans wanting more of the story that was hinted at in the final scene.
In contrast, other films have successfully concluded their storylines before introducing cliffhangers. 28 Years Later, for example, ends with a cliffhanger that introduces a new threat but concludes its protagonist’s emotional arc first.
The Old Guard 2’s abrupt ending is ironic given its premise about the perils of time stretching on and on. Despite its promising start, the sequel fails to deliver on its promise, leaving fans eagerly awaiting a potential third installment – although one has not been confirmed yet.
Source: https://time.com/7299731/the-old-guard-2-ending-explained