The Old Guard 2 addresses a crucial question lingering since the first installment: is Andy still immortal? The sequel not only confirms her immortality but also makes her transformation from mortal back to immortal a pivotal emotional journey.
Andy’s Immortality Restoration in The Old Guard 2
The key to Andy’s regained immortality centers on Booker’s actions. Throughout the sequel, Andy fights as a mortal, experiencing vulnerability for the first time in centuries. Following a critical ambush at a nuclear site, Booker chooses to relinquish his immortality. Desiring to atone for past mistakes and weary of eternal life, he asks Nile to injure him, fully aware this will strip away his powers.
Booker then silently transfers his immortality to Andy, instantly restoring her healing ability just before her final confrontation with Discord. This sacrifice is irreversible; Booker dies shortly after, protecting Andy. This event explains how Andy, also known as Andromache, regains her immortality in The Old Guard 2.
How Andy Lost Immortality in the First Film
The sequel revisits the origin of Andy’s mortality: she lost her healing powers due to a wound inflicted by Nile during the first film’s events. Nile is revealed as the “Last Immortal”, a unique immortal whose injuries can suppress the healing abilities of others. This rare trait is central to the sequel’s narrative and clarifies why Andy began aging abruptly.
Andy’s Renewed Purpose After Regaining Immortality
With her immortality restored, Andy is poised to confront Discord once more. The film concludes on a cliffhanger: Discord escapes with captured immortals, and Andy teams up with a now-mortal Quynh to pursue them. This full-circle moment marks Andy’s return as a formidable warrior, now equipped with deeper insight into the true meaning of immortality.