The following contains spoilers for The Old Guard 2.Quentin Tarantino’s two-part action thriller movie,Kill Bill, stars Uma Thurman as assassin Beatrix Kiddo, also known as the Bride, and follows her bloody quest for revenge after she awakens from a coma, having been put there by the person she loved. Over the past 21 years, there have been confirmations and disappointments about a potential threequel, but so far,there’s no active plan to developKill Bill Volume 3, leaving its fate in limbo.
Thurman’s action sequences and sword fight scenes are highlights in the two-part movie. While she has gone on to star in many other movies, the star has taken a break from action roles. It wasn’t until recently that she returned to the genre with a new Netflix movie,The Old Guard 2, starring opposite Charlize Theron.
While talking toJimmy Fallon, theKill Billstar admitted thatshe stepped away from the action genre to preserve her legacy, but when the offer ofThe Old Guard 2came along, she saw an opportunity to return. In the same interview, the actor also revealed that Theron’s performance in the first movie was what drew her to the villainous role.
The Old Guard 2 Gives Uma Thurman A New Action Franchise
She Plays The Main Antagonist
Adapted from Greg Rucka’s graphic novel of the same name, the 2020 Netflix Original film sees a team of immortal mercenaries fighting to keep their identity a secret while stumbling upon a new member. The new sequel takes place after the events in the original movie and seesThurman’s first Immortal, Discord, on a personal mission, going against Andy (Cheron) and her team.
The new Netflix movie not only features a Bride-esque sword fight toward the end but also sets Thurman as the main antagonist in the franchise. By not killing her off at the end of the movie,The Old Guard 2seemingly sets up a third movie, where Andy will go and face Discord again to rescue her teammates.If it gets a follow-up, the audience will likely see more sword fights between Thurman and Theron.
Will Kill Bill 3 Ever Actually Happen?
Not Anytime Soon, But Never Say Never
Things are not looking good for the long-awaited threequel, with Tarantino currently working on his 10th movie, which is also expected to conclude his filmography. In 2023,the director shut down the idea ofKill Bill: Volume 3while talking toDeMorgen,sharing that he intended his last movie to be about a film critic in the ’70s.
However, much has changed since then.The Movie Criticwas scrapped, with Tarantino reportedly changing his mind about the project. He has also teamed up with David Fincher, who will directtheOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywoodspinoffwith his script. It does look like things can change very quickly, very soon.While there’s currently no plan to reviveKill Bill, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen.
The Old Guard 2
Cast
The Old Guard 2 continues the saga of immortal warriors led by Andy, portrayed by Charlize Theron. Released in 2025, the film chronicles their battle against a formidable adversary, challenging their mission to protect humanity, while deepening the lore of their enduring existence.
