'The Old Guard': Ending of Charlize Theron movie sets up a sequel

Charlize Theron is winning praises for her stellar performance in The Old Guard which premiered on Netflix on Friday.

Critics say the film is exciting and fresh amid the coronavirus crisis which has deprived the movie fans of the usual blockbusters.

According to a review in the Los Angeles Times, the movie's ending quite neatly sets up a sequel. 

Reactions on social media also suggest that fans are eagerly waiting to see the next film on the screen.

The movie is directed by Gina Pince-Bythewood and adapted by Greg Rucka from his own graphic novel. 

In recent interviews, Theron, Layne and Prince-Bythewood all expressed interest in making a sequel.

Speaking before the release of The Old Guard, both Theron and Prince-Bythewood were cautiously optimistic about the possibility of a sequel.