Cliffhanger Reboot Nears Post-Production with Sequel Planned

A sequel to the 1993 Sylvester Stallone action classic "Cliffhanger" is in early development, following the upcoming reboot currently in post-production. The reboot, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan, reimagines the story with Brosnan as veteran mountaineer Ray Cooper and James as his daughter Naomi, who must confront kidnappers threatening their family. The new film, based on a story by Ana Lily Amirpour and scripted by Melanie Toast, is planned for a theatrical release with an IMAX element, but Stallone is not involved in either the reboot or the sequel. The original film grossed $255 million worldwide, and while several sequel attempts over the years failed to materialize, the current reboot has already sparked confidence with a sequel in development before the first film's release. Producers Rocket Science and Thank You Pictures are leading the sequel's production, though it remains unclear if the current cast or director will return. This approach suggests a strategic effort to launch a new franchise based on the iconic mountain-climbing thriller.