What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Old Guard
Gina Prince-Bythewood · Film · 2020
If you loved The Old Guard, start with Gargoyles (1994) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Old Guard across media.
What hooked you in The Old Guard is the way it grounds supernatural stakes in the gritty, enduring reality of found family.
Books on the same thread
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Explores: Child Soldiers, Alien Invasion, Moral Ambiguity.
Like the team in The Old Guard, Ender faces the crushing weight of a burden he never chose, forced into a conflict where survival demands extreme moral compromise.
She
H. Rider Haggard · Book · 2015
Shares a thread with The Old Guard: Immortality.
If the eternal existence of the warriors in The Old Guard fascinated you, this classic exploration of immortality and ancient power offers a similarly haunting look at longevity.
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan · Book · 2006
Shares a thread with The Old Guard: Urban Fantasy.
Fans of The Old Guard will appreciate this hidden world where powerful individuals must navigate their unique destinies while forming a tight-knit group to survive against all odds.
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with The Old Guard: reluctant hero.
Much like the reluctant heroes in The Old Guard, Percy discovers that his hidden nature pulls him into a dangerous world where found family is his only protection.
Series on the same thread
Goblin
Kim Eun-sook · Series · 2016
Explores: Immortal Being, Fate vs. Free Will, Forbidden Love.
The exploration of an immortal life and the heavy toll of watching centuries pass in The Old Guard finds a poignant, romantic parallel in this supernatural drama series.
Gargoyles
Series · 1994
Explores: Ancient Curse, Fish Out of Water, Redemption.
The Old Guard presents a team of undying warriors protecting humanity, a concept mirrored here as ancient beings awaken to defend a modern world that has forgotten them.
The Queen's Gambit
Scott Frank · Series · 2020
Explores: Chess, Addiction, Orphan.
The Old Guard focuses on the isolation of being exceptional, a theme echoed in the story of a young prodigy navigating a world she has outpaced through talent.
The Walking Dead
Frank Darabont · Series · 2010
Explores: Survival, Loss of Innocence, Moral Decay.
If you valued the gritty, high-stakes teamwork displayed in The Old Guard, you will find a similar intensity in this group struggling to survive a collapsed, hostile world.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
The Old Guard excels at cinematic, high-concept storytelling, a quality shared by these short, immersive audio dramas that drop you into complex, high-stakes moral dilemmas without any warning.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
Explores: justice seeking, obsession, societal impact.
The Old Guard thrives on the search for truth within a mysterious, dangerous reality, which is exactly the same drive that fuels these deep dives into real-world mysteries.
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Common questions
Is The Old Guard about a group of immortal soldiers?
Yes, The Old Guard follows four undying warriors who have secretly protected humanity for centuries. They are targeted by outside forces because of their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal who has recently joined their ranks.
Who directed The Old Guard?
The Old Guard was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The 2020 movie focuses on a team of immortal warriors who must defend themselves after their secret existence is exposed to those who wish to exploit their unique abilities.
What is the premise of The Old Guard?
The Old Guard features a team of four ancient warriors who possess the power of immortality. They have spent centuries protecting humanity in secret, but they suddenly become the targets of a threat that seeks to capture them for their mysterious abilities.
Does The Old Guard involve new immortals?
Yes, a central plot point in The Old Guard involves the discovery of a new immortal. This arrival occurs at the same time the existing team of four warriors is targeted by people who have learned about their secret powers.