Editing Charlize Theron (section)

===2020–present: Continued success===

In 2020, she produced and starred opposite [[KiKi Layne]] in the superhero film ''[[The Old Guard (2020 film)|The Old Guard]]'', directed by [[Gina Prince-Bythewood]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/charlize-theron-netflix-the-old-guard-movie-1202561033/|title=Charlize Theron & KiKi Layne Comic Book Action Feature 'The Old Guard' Lands At Netflix|date=21 February 2019|website=Deadline|access-date=20 December 2019|archive-date=30 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191030135142/https://deadline.com/2019/02/charlize-theron-netflix-the-old-guard-movie-1202561033/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Breznican |first1=Anthony |title=First Look at Charlize Theron's Immortal Warrior in The Old Guard |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/05/first-look-at-charlize-theron-immortal-warrior-in-the-old-guard |work=Variety |url-status=live |date=7 May 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200513164548/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/05/first-look-at-charlize-theron-immortal-warrior-in-the-old-guard |archive-date=13 May 2020}}</ref> The following year, she reprised her role as Cipher in ''[[F9 (film)|F9]]'', originally set for release on 22 May 2020,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/movies/2019/07/08/charlize-theron-helen-mirren-fast-9/ |title=Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren strap back in for Fast & Furious 9 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Derek|last=Lawrence|date=8 July 2019|access-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708135451/https://ew.com/movies/2019/07/08/charlize-theron-helen-mirren-fast-9/|archive-date=8 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> before its delay to June 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/12/f9-delayed-to-2021-amid-coronavrius-pandemic-concerns.html|title='F9' delayed to 2021 amid coronavrius pandemic concerns|last=Whitten|first=Sarah|date=12 March 2020|website=CNBC|access-date=13 March 2020|archive-date=15 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315001551/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/12/f9-delayed-to-2021-amid-coronavrius-pandemic-concerns.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2022, Theron appeared in several projects. Upon the film's release in May, it was revealed that Theron would portray the character [[Clea Strange|Clea]] in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU), beginning with her debut in the [[mid-credits scene]] of the superhero film ''[[Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last=Schedeen | first=Jesse | title=Charlize Theron's Clea Explained: Who Is the Doctor Strange Post-Credits Cameo Character? | website=[[IGN]] | date=5 May 2022 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-clea-multiverse-of-madness-post-credits-charlize-theron | access-date=7 May 2022 | archive-date=7 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507000837/https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-strange-clea-multiverse-of-madness-post-credits-charlize-theron | url-status=live }}</ref> She played Lady Lesso in the fantasy [[Netflix]] film ''[[The School for Good and Evil (film)|The School for Good and Evil]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|date=19 February 2021|title=Kerry Washington And Charlize Theron Join Netflix's 'The School For Good And Evil'|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/kerry-washington-charlize-theron-the-school-for-good-and-evil-movie-1234697107/|url-status=live|access-date=19 February 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219172356/https://deadline.com/2021/02/kerry-washington-charlize-theron-the-school-for-good-and-evil-movie-1234697107/ |archive-date=19 February 2021 }}</ref> and filmed a [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] in the third season opener of ''[[The Boys (TV series)|The Boys]]'' as an actress playing Stormfront.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=3 June 2022 |first=Nick |last=Romano |title='The Boys' season 3 welcomes Hollywood A-lister for surprise cameo |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-boys-season-3-charlize-theron-stormfront/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603225019/https://ew.com/tv/the-boys-season-3-charlize-theron-stormfront/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2023, Theron reprised her role as Cipher in ''[[Fast X]]'' and executive produced the [[HBO]] documentary series ''[[Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York]]'' about a serial killer preying on gay men.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://press.wbd.com/na/media-release/hbo-0/last-call-when-serial-killer-stalked-queer-new-york/hbo-original-docuseries-last-call-when-serial-killer-stalked-queer-new-york-debuts|title=HBO Original Docuseries LAST CALL: WHEN A SERIAL KILLER STALKED QUEER NEW YORK Debuts July 9|website=[[Warner Bros. Discovery]]|date=June 21, 2023|access-date=July 2, 2023|archive-date=2 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230702213634/https://press.wbd.com/na/media-release/hbo-0/last-call-when-serial-killer-stalked-queer-new-york/hbo-original-docuseries-last-call-when-serial-killer-stalked-queer-new-york-debuts|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, she was cast in [[Christopher Nolan]]{{'s}} upcoming epic film ''[[The Odyssey (2026 film)|The Odyssey]]'' (2026).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=December 23, 2024 |title=Christopher Nolan's Next Film Is An Adaptation Of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' Universal Reveals |url=https://deadline.com/2024/12/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-confirmed-directors-new-film-universal-1236241340/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223222535/https://deadline.com/2024/12/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-confirmed-directors-new-film-universal-1236241340/ |archive-date=December 23, 2024 |access-date=December 24, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>