Highlander Remake Delayed After Henry Cavill Injury

The highly anticipated remake of Highlander will not be releasing until 2026, following an injury sustained by the initially casted Henry Cavill during his pre-production training. The postponement allows Cavill to fully recover while giving the team plenty of time to uphold the high standards of action quality and safety required for such a big budget reboot.

Henry Cavill’s Injury and Its Impact on Filming

Henry Cavill, who has starred in films such as Superman and The Witcher, sustained an injury to his leg during a training sequence that focused on sword-fighting and national stunts that were pertinent to the character Connor MacLeod. The production confirmed that it is not where serious or serious which is great - it just requires a little rest and rehabilitation. The short postponement is essential to ensure Cavill is moving safely and effectively through the more physically demanding sequences. The Pre-Production team is doing an amazing job in the interim planning for the shoot to keep the project moving forward, (continued script changes or fine tuning of the script, keys, set design and build, and action planning.

Highlander Reboot Cast and Crew

The Highlander remake is shaping up to have a strong new cast that includes Henry Cavill as the immortal warrior Connor MacLeod, and co-stars Russell Crowe and Dave Bautista, both highly experienced with action roles. Chad Stahelski who is best known for directing the John Wick trilogy is directing it and will likely help bring high quality and rigorously detailed action sequences. Reportedly Cavill, who sustained an injury during pre-production training has delayed filming on Highlander to 2026, but the production is still working to finalize scripts and set designs, and to prepare stunts, and everyone involved is very excited. It will be safe to expect stunning performance, action, and visual scenes in this reboot of the cult classic from 1986.

Production on Chad Stahelski’s ‘HIGHLANDER’ remake has been delayed to early 2026 after Henry Cavill suffered an injury

Also starring Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Djimon Hounsou and Russell Crowe

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What the Highlander Reboot is About

Highlander tracks Connor MacLeod, an immortal warrior who endures centuries of challenges and fights with other immortals around the world to become the last immortal in the showdown. It is a mixture of action, drama, and fantasy, complete with excellent sword fighting, continual historical flashbacks, and deeply poignant rivalries. This reboot will modernize the 1986 cult classic while filtering out the most essential parts of the original that made it appealing to fans. Cavill's physicality, coupled with Stahelski's actions scenes, should produce a film that is visually engaging and will tug on your emotions during the film.

Filming and Release Timeline

Filming has now been pushed back to 2026, but pre-production is still chugging along with set designs, stunt planning and script changes. The delay allows them to focus on Cavill's health and safety and ultimately deliver a product to fans that they deserve. The studio does not have an official release date to report yet, but they have reassured us that this is going to be a slam dunk action-filled reboot that pays homage to the original, while still being in touch with the modern-day audience of today.

Fans Reactions 

Fans experienced a range of emotions based on the Highlander remake postphoned reputation. In their first response most were disappointed, however most expressed support for Henry Cavill’s recovery and thanked the production studio for putting actor safety first. The general response indicates there is a great deal of excitement for both Cavill and the Highlander franchise, otherwise they would not have engaged with the hashtag and looking forward to the reboot's return in 2026.