Wondering if Booker dies in The Old Guard 2, why he gives up his immortality, and how Andy regains hers? Netflix’s action-packed sequel raises the stakes with new enemies, dramatic reunions, and a major sacrifice that reshapes the team forever.
Here’s how Booker dies, why he gives up his immortality, and what it means for the next film — spoilers ahead.
Does Booker die in The Old Guard 2?
Yes, Booker dies in The Old Guard 2.
His death occurs during the climax of the film after he loses his immortality. Nile wounds Booker during a sparring match, and as Tuah predicted, his injury doesn’t heal. This confirms that the last immortal can remove immortality by drawing blood.
Later, Booker sacrifices himself during a fight inside a nuclear facility. He transfers his immortality to Andy, allowing her to regain her healing abilities. After ensuring her safety, he locks himself in a control room with Discord’s soldiers and fights them off alone. Without immortality, Booker succumbs to fatal injuries and dies on the spot.
Why did Booker give his immortality to Andy and sacrifice himself in The Old Guard 2?
Booker willingly gives up his immortality to Andy in order to redeem himself and help her become immortal again.
Tuah explains that when the last immortal inflicts a wound, the injured immortal has a brief window to willingly transfer their immortality. Determined to make amends for his past betrayal, Booker chooses to help Andy regain her powers and continue the fight.
He initiates a sparring match with Nile, prompting her to wound him and strip away his immortality. Tuah later confirms that the process succeeded. Although the film does not show the exact transfer, Andy’s healing abilities return after Booker uses her axe during battle.
He informs Andy that she is immortal again, then seals himself in a room to fend off enemy forces, sacrificing his life. By acting voluntarily and staying close to Andy, Booker fulfills the conditions Tuah described for a successful transfer.
Booker’s choice to die reflects his desire for closure after centuries of life and his commitment to the group’s cause. His death marks a pivotal moment in the film and sets up Andy’s final confrontation with Discord.
