Henry Cavill Injury Delays Highlander Reboot Production to 2026

The highly anticipated Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill has been delayed until early 2026 due to an injury Cavill sustained during pre-production training. The film, directed by John Wick franchise helmer Chad Stahelski and written by Michael Finch, features a star-studded cast including Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Marisa Abela, Djimon Hounsou, Dave Bautista, and Max Zhang. Cavill will play Connor MacLeod, an immortal warrior, with the story spanning from the early 1500s in Scotland to modern-day New York and Hong Kong, highlighting a diverse group of immortals. The reboot has faced multiple setbacks, including scheduling conflicts and budget negotiations, but Amazon MGM Studios has taken over with a substantial budget to support the project. Filming locations are planned across Scotland, England, and Hong Kong. Fans of the cult franchise, which began in 1986, will have to wait longer to see the reboot, which aims to revitalize the series with fresh storytelling and action sequences.