Henry Cavill to star in Highlander reboot to be released in 2026

The reboot of Highlander, starring Henry Cavill (The Witcher) and Man of Steel, is expected to be released in 2026.

During the earnings conference, Lionsgate Film Group Chairman Joe Drake listed the company's "pillar" films for 2026, including "Highlander." He revealed that "Highlander" will begin filming shortly after the Hollywood strike ends.

In August, Chad Stahelski, director of The Witcher, said that the reboot of Highlander could be the beginning of a grand plan. He said: "We have some good elements now. But under the guidance of the goal of 'only one', we can't just kill everyone right away."

“Our story involves a lot of the same characters and things like that, and also brings in elements of all the series, trying to do a prequel and set the stage for the event, so there’s room to grow this IP.”

“I’ve been a fan of Highlander since it was announced two years ago,” Cavill said. “With a director as talented as Chad Stahelski, this is an unprecedented opportunity.”