Overview
- The film opened in U.S. theaters on Sept. 2, 2026 and continues the series by following new protagonists on a dangerous plank-walk on a Southeast Asian mountain.
- Harriet Slater and Arsema Thomas lead the cast with Tom Brittney in a supporting role, while Michael and Peter Spierig directed a screenplay by Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank.
- Production relied on a quarry-built faux cliff, real planks and wind and rain rigs augmented by VFX to simulate extreme heights, a choice directors say was meant to make performances and stunts feel more visceral.
- Critics offered mixed reactions, commonly praising tense climbing set pieces and the film’s technical craft but faulting repetitive beats from the original, uneven pacing, occasional noticeable CGI and thin character work.
- Reviews and filmmaker comments note the ending intentionally tees up Fall 3, though Lionsgate and the creative team have not announced a production start or release timetable.