In 2017, acclaimed comic book creators Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez debuted The Old Guard, a story based on an instantly memorable concept: A team of soldiers who seemingly can’t die and have been fighting various battles for centuries.
But before you see Charlize Theron in action as an axe-wielding ancient warrior in director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film, you might have quite a few questions about the comic, the movie, and the immortal characters at the heart of this story. Here’s what you need to know about The Old Guard before you watch.
