The Old Guard is a superhero action thriller film franchise based on a series of graphic novels of the same name by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández. The film revolves around a group of immortal mercenaries secretly living among us as they are reunited because of a threat to their freedom as a sinister group tries to hunt them down. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Veronica Ngo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Uma Thurman. So, if you loved the explosive action, thrilling drama, and entertaining characters in The Old Guard film franchise, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Wanted (Rent on Prime Video)
Wanted is an action thriller film directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a screenplay co-written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, and Chris Morgan. Based on the comic book miniseries of the same name created by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones, the 2008 film follows Wesley Gibson, a down-and-out young man with a bad job and a cheating girlfriend. His life soon turns upside down when he learns that his father is a legendary assassin, and the person who killed him is also hunting Wesley down. Wanted stars James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, and Angelina Jolie.
Blade (Rent on Prime Video)
Blade is a superhero action film directed by Stephen Norrington from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, the 1998 film follows Blade, a deadly half-vampire intent on hunting down the members of a sinister underground vampiric society. Blade stars Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N’Bushe Wright, and Donal Logue.
Infinite (Rent on Prime Video)
Infinite is a sci-fi fantasy action film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Ian Shorr. Based on the 2009 novel The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz, the 2021 film follows Evan, a directionless man haunted by the memories of past lives which contain the location of a dangerous device capable of destroying the world and because of this, he is chased by a sinister group who intend to use the device for their own reasons. Infinite stars Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Toby Jones, and Dylan O’Brien.
Bloodshot (Rent on Prime Video)
Bloodshot is a superhero action film directed by David S.F. Wilson from a screenplay co-written by Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer. Based on the comic book characters of the same name created by Kevin VanHook, Don Perlin, and Bob Layton, the 2020 film follows Ray Garrison, a soldier who is brought back from death and given superhuman powers by using advanced nanotechnology. Bloodshot stars Vin Diesel, Eiza González, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, Talulah Riley, Lamorne Morris, and Guy Pearce.
Underworld (Rent on Prime Video)
Underworld is an action horror film directed by Len Weisman from a screenplay by Danny McBride. The 2003 film follows Selene, a vampire who was orphaned because of a deadly attack by Lycans. She is trained to hunt down Lycans and kill them and her new mission is to protect a human doctor named Michael. Underworld stars Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Erwin Leder, and Bill Nighy.
Hancock (Rent on Prime Video)
Hancock is a superhero action film directed by Peter Berg from a screenplay co-written by Vy Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan. The 2008 film follows John Hancock, a superpowered human with amnesia who is struggling with alcoholism. His bad public image and life change when he meets a PR expert, but his past comes back to haunt him. Hancock stars Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, and Eddie Marsan.
6 Underground (Netflix)
6 Underground is an action thriller film directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay co-written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese. The 2019 film follows a mysterious billionaire who fakes his death and enlists the help of five more people who have faked their deaths to bring down a brutal dictator. 6 Underground stars Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Adria Arjona, Corey Hawkins, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ben Hardy.