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Highlander Reboot: Henry Cavill Stars in Cult Classic Revival

3/8/2026

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The Highlander reboot is in production, directed by Chad Stahelski, with Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod.
The original 1986 film started 40 years ago, with an initial poor box office performance, but later gained a cult following and spawned sequels and a TV series.
Russell Crowe will play Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, and the film will be distributed by Amazon/MGM, with no release date yet.

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Story summary

The Highlander reboot is in production, directed by Chad Stahelski, with Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod.
The original 1986 film started 40 years ago, with an initial poor box office performance, but later gained a cult following and spawned sequels and a TV series.
Russell Crowe will play Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, and the film will be distributed by Amazon/MGM, with no release date yet.