According to new data that has been released, Netflix's latest action film, The Old Guard, has become one of the streaming platform's biggest movies ever. The Old Guard, which was released earlier this month, was met with a warm reception from critics and audiences. The action film, which is based on a comic book series, currently sits at an impressive 81 percent critical and 72 percent audience rating, respectively, on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Old Guard focuses on a team of immortal mercenaries that are suddenly exposed and hunted by a pharmaceutical company, causing them to have to fight for their survival as they discover an unexpected new member who shares their abilities. The film stars Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Henry Melling. Recently, Netflix released a top ten list of their most-watched films ever, with their action film, Extraction, topping the list. However, it looks as if The Old Guard is well on its way to giving it a run for its money.
According to Netflix, The Old Guard has quickly become one of the streaming giant's biggest hits. In a recent tweet, Netflix revealed that the action film is already among the platform's top ten most popular movies ever. The comic book adaptation has not only reached 72 million households in its first four weeks of release but has also positioned director Gina Prince-Bythewood as the first Black female director on the list. The full tweet is below.
Due to the film's current success, the possibility of a sequel has become more and more likely. The Old Guard sets itself up for a sequel, especially with its final scene. Adding fuel to the fire, screenwriter Greg Rucka has envisioned an Old Guard trilogy, which would explore new stories for the band of immortal warriors. At this time, there is no word on whether a sequel is in development, but if the film continues to perform as well as it has on the streaming platform, it may only be just a matter of time before a follow-up is given the green light and moves forward.
The Netflix action film proved to be a surprising delight, delivering compelling and exciting action sequences, with another terrific turn from Theron in the lead, further proving she was born to be an action star. It's encouraging to see audiences embracing the film as much as they have, and the film's rapid success is a pleasant surprise, to say the least. A sequel seems all but inevitable at this point, which is exciting considering some of the unanswered questions the film left in its wake. It should especially be interesting to see if The Old Guard can continue its success and climb to the top of Netflix's most-watched films and ultimately reign supreme.
Source: Netflix