Is There Going To Be An Old Guard 3

So, you’ve just finished watching the second Old Guard movie, right? You’re sitting there, a little sweaty from all the immortal sword-fighting, and you’ve got that specific feeling. It’s the same one you get when your favorite pizza place closes early on a Thursday—a mix of mild panic and hope. We’ve all been there, refreshing Netflix, wondering if Andy and Nile will ever get their next mission.

The good news is that Netflix hasn’t said “no” yet—and in movie-land, that’s like your best friend saying “maybe” to a weekend trip. It’s probably, but not definitely, going to happen. Think of it like that gym membership you bought in January. You intend to go, you love the idea, but life keeps getting in the way.

The core of the story is still alive. Charlize Theron, who plays Andy with the weary grace of someone who’s seen too many bad haircuts over centuries, has been very vocal. She’s like that one friend who remembers every cancellation at the group dinner. She keeps saying, “We have a plan,” which is more than most of us can say about our laundry.

Why We’re All Holding Our Breath

Remember when you finally got that Ikea bookshelf together, only to realize you lost one screw? That’s the state of Old Guard 3 right now. The script might be written (the metaphorical screw is found), but the approval to build the thing is stuck in corporate paperwork purgatory. It’s a waiting game that feels eerily similar to waiting for your microwave popcorn to finish without burning it.

Director Victoria Mahoney was attached, but then things went quiet. It’s like when you’re in a group chat planning a party, and the person who said they’d bring the cake suddenly goes silent. Everyone starts to worry. But here’s the thing: the first movie was a surprise hit, like finding a twenty-dollar bill in your winter coat. Studios love that feeling.

The second movie, while a bit of a fever dream in its plot, gave us more of the gang. We saw Booker in exile (the French suffering is real), and we got Quynh back, which is like your ex showing up at a party—dramatic and messy. A third movie would have to untangle that knot, and honestly, that sounds like a fun Saturday night.

The War of Creative Differing Opinions

Here’s the real talk: making a movie is like planning a road trip with four friends who all have different ideas of the perfect playlist. The writers, the studio, and the actors all have to agree on the vibe. Do we go full action, or do we get philosophical about immortality? It’s the same argument you have with your spouse about whether watching the news is “relaxing” (it’s not).

Rumor has it that the main script is ready, but there’s a big budget meeting looming. It’s that moment when you’re shopping for a new phone, and you’re comparing the $800 model to the $1,200 model. You know the cheaper one works fine, but you want the shiny one. Netflix has to decide if Old Guard 3 is the shiny phone or the sensible one.

Personally, I think we’ll get it. Why? Because brand loyalty is real. You don’t just buy one pair of AirPods and call it a day. Similarly, when you have a team of cool immortals, you don’t just leave them in the desert to tan for eternity. You give them new problems, like a bad guy with a better immortality serum.

What We Can Actually Expect

If it happens, it will probably drop in 2025 or 2026. That’s the same as saying “next winter” in a place that doesn’t have seasons—it’s a vague promise. But think of the build-up: we’ll get to see more of Joe and Nicky’s thousand-year-old romance, which is basically the ultimate “we’ve been through it all” relationship goal.

And let’s be honest, we all want to see Andy’s mortal arc. Watching her break down and then rebuild herself was like watching your mom finally learn to use TikTok—hilarious and a little scary. If she gets her immortality back, great. If not, she’ll just be a really tough lady with a plan.

For now, treat this like a long-distance relationship. Send good vibes, rewatch the first movie (it still holds up, like a good denim jacket), and don’t check for news every hour. You’ll just stress yourself out. Think of it like waiting for your toast to pop—it’s going to happen, but staring at it won’t make it faster.

So, is there going to be an Old Guard 3? Probably. Probably in the way your car probably starts on a cold morning. It might sputter, it might take a sec, but in the end, the engine usually turns over. And if it doesn’t? Well, we’ll just have to imagine Andy and Nile escaping a volcano in a stolen helicopter. You know, like in your dreams.