{"id":242077,"date":"2025-07-06T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/242077\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T07:00:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:00:17","slug":"new-netflix-movie-branded-tedious-by-critics-but-fans-demand-sequel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/242077\/","title":{"rendered":"New Netflix movie branded ‘tedious’ by critics but fans demand sequel"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Netflix<\/a>\u2019s latest action blockbuster, The Old Guard 2, has shot to the top of the UK streaming charts, despite receiving a critical drubbing\u2014and a whole lot of divided opinions online.<\/p>\n

While reviewers have slammed the sequel as \u2018tedious,\u2019 fans are flooding social media<\/a> to demand a third film.<\/p>\n

Currently sitting at number one on Netflix UK, The Old Guard 2 has clearly found its audience.<\/p>\n

In a surprising twist, its 2020 predecessor, The Old Guard, has also surged back into popularity, claiming the number five spot on the platform\u2014a clear sign that viewers are revisiting the original to keep up with the story.<\/p>\n

But not everyone is thrilled.<\/p>\n

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On Reddit, viewers are hotly debating whether the sequel lives up to the first film.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tCharlize Theron is back and ready to be the leading lady once again (Picture: Michael Buckner\/Variety via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

One disgruntled user, @acow552, didn\u2019t hold back: \u2018Sadly, I\u2019m sure there will be a third. By not writing an ending to the second, they are basically holding Netflix hostage to make a third, because everyone will riot if there isn\u2019t. Personally, I hope there isn\u2019t. They shouldn\u2019t be rewarded for that piece of garbage they call a movie.\u2019<\/p>\n

Despite the backlash, the sequel\u2019s cliffhanger ending has left many fans eager, even desperate, for more.<\/p>\n

\u2018I will be so upset if they do not make another one,\u2019 wrote @r\/netflix. Especially after the ending of the second movie left us hanging like that. They better be giving us a third one or I will quit Netflix for good.\u2019<\/p>\n

Others were equally frustrated by the sequel\u2019s lack of resolution, but grudgingly admitted they\u2019d still tune in if a third instalment gets the green light.<\/p>\n

\u2018Yes, the sequel was absolutely terrible,\u2019 said @missbrenee. \u2018They could\u2019ve at least wrapped it up completely or just left the first movie alone. And if there is a part three, we know we\u2019ll have to wait a year and a half for it with the way Netflix operates.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tAndy is set to lead the other immortal warriors against a powerful enemy (Picture: AP)<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tMatthias Schoenaerts is back. Will he stay loyal to Andy and the troops? (Picture: Netflix via AP)<\/p>\n

Still, not all the commentary has been negative.<\/p>\n

While critics have largely dismissed the film as underwhelming, audiences around the globe are proving otherwise with their viewing habits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both The Old Guard and its sequel are currently in Australia\u2019s top 10, with the second film sitting firmly at number one, according to @collectionnumber7412 on Reddit.<\/p>\n

\u2018I don\u2019t understand where people are getting the \u2018bad rating\u2019 from,\u2019 they added, pointing to the movie\u2019s strong performance in international markets.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the undeniable curiosity factor. Whether out of genuine enjoyment or a need for closure, many fans admit that even if they hated the second film, they\u2019re still on the hook for the third.<\/p>\n

\u2018Everyone saying they didn\u2019t like the second one knows deep down they will watch the third one regardless,\u2019\u00a0 joked @delicious-smell435, summing up the collective mood of Netflix\u2019s action-loving fanbase.<\/p>\n

The Old Guard 2 continues the story of a covert group of immortal mercenaries, led by Charlize Theron\u2019s stoic warrior, Andy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tCharlize Theron is back playing Andy and is in charge of her fellow warriors\u2019 fate (Picture: AP)<\/p>\n

Based on the comic book series by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fern\u00e1ndez, the original film was praised for its gritty action and fresh take on the superhero genre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The sequel, however, has struggled to strike the same chord with critics \u2013 many of whom have taken issue with its pacing and lack of character development.<\/p>\n

Yet with millions streaming it worldwide, and a fanbase loudly calling for resolution after that cliffhanger ending, it\u2019s clear that Netflix may already have its answer.<\/p>\n

Whether you loved it, hated it, or just want to see what happens next, one thing\u2019s for sure: The Old Guard saga isn\u2019t over yet.<\/p>\n

Netflix has yet to officially confirm a third film, but judging by the heated demand \u2013 and the fear of subscription cancellations \u2013\u00a0 the streamer might not want to test viewers\u2019 patience much longer.<\/p>\n

Until then, fans will just have to keep refreshing their Netflix homepage and arguing on Reddit.<\/p>\n

The Old Guard 2 is now streaming on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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