Overview

• Marisa Abela has officially joined the Highlander reboot in a leading role alongside Henry Cavill as immortal warrior Connor MacLeod and Russell Crowe as mentor Ramirez.
• Chad Stahelski will direct the film from a script by Michael Finch, with the creative team aiming to deepen worldbuilding and showcase authentic swordplay.
• United Artists, run by Scott Stuber, has secured full rights to the 1986 original and is teaming with producers including Nick Nesbitt and Neal H. Moritz.
• The reboot is set to begin principal photography in fall 2025 in Scotland, marking the first production milestone under Amazon MGM’s banner.
• Theatrical release is targeted for 2027 or 2028, with plans in place to potentially expand the franchise into spin-off series.